User interfaces for simulated depth effects

ABSTRACT

The present disclosure generally relates to user interfaces for adjusting simulated image effects. In some embodiments, user interfaces for adjusting a simulated depth effect is described. In some embodiments, user interfaces for displaying adjustments to a simulated depth effect is described. In some embodiments, user interfaces for indicating an interference to adjusting simulated image effects is described.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent ApplicationSer. No. 62/729,926, entitled “USER INTERFACES FOR SIMULATED DEPTHEFFECTS,” filed Sep. 11, 2018, the contents of which are herebyincorporated by reference in their entirety.

FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to computer user interfaces,and more specifically to techniques for managing user interfaces forsimulated depth effects.

BACKGROUND

At present, a user cannot capture an image or photo with precisedepth-of-field properties without the aid of a bulky camera.Furthermore, a user cannot quickly and easily make precise adjustmentsto depth-of-field properties of a stored image or photo.

BRIEF SUMMARY

Some techniques for simulating depth effects using electronic devices,however, are generally cumbersome and inefficient. For example, someexisting techniques use a complex and time-consuming user interface,which may include multiple key presses or keystrokes. Existingtechniques require more time than necessary, wasting user time anddevice energy. This latter consideration is particularly important inbattery-operated devices.

Accordingly, the present technique provides electronic devices withfaster, more efficient methods and interfaces for simulated deptheffects. Such methods and interfaces optionally complement or replaceother methods for simulated depth effects. Such methods and interfacesreduce the cognitive burden on a user and produce a more efficienthuman-machine interface. For battery-operated computing devices, suchmethods and interfaces conserve power and increase the time betweenbattery charges. Such methods and interfaces also enable easyapplication and editing of applied depth effects using only theelectronic device without the aid of another device, thereby enhancinguser efficiency and convenience.

In accordance with some embodiments, a method performed at an electronicdevice with a display and one or more input devices is described. Themethod comprises: displaying, on the display, a representation of imagedata; while displaying the representation of image data with a simulateddepth effect as modified by a first value of a plurality of selectablevalues for the simulated depth effect, detecting, via the one or moreinput devices, a first input; in response to detecting the first input,displaying, on the display, an adjustable slider associated withmanipulating the representation of image data, wherein the adjustableslider includes: a plurality of option indicators corresponding to aplurality of the selectable values for the simulated depth effect; and aselection indicator indicating that the first value is acurrently-selected simulated depth effect value; while displaying theadjustable slider, detecting, via the one or more input devices, aninput directed to the adjustable slider; and in response to detectingthe input directed to the adjustable slider: moving the adjustableslider to indicate that a second value, of the plurality of selectablevalues for the simulated depth effect, is the currently-selectedsimulated depth effect value; and changing an appearance of therepresentation of image data in accordance with the simulated deptheffect as modified by the second value.

In accordance with some embodiments, a non-transitory computer-readablestorage medium is described. The non-transitory computer-readablestorage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed byone or more processors of an electronic device with a display and one ormore input devices, the one or more programs including instructions for:displaying, on the display, a representation of image data; whiledisplaying the representation of image data with a simulated deptheffect as modified by a first value of a plurality of selectable valuesfor the simulated depth effect, detecting, via the one or more inputdevices, a first input; in response to detecting the first input,displaying, on the display, an adjustable slider associated withmanipulating the representation of image data, wherein the adjustableslider includes: a plurality of option indicators corresponding to aplurality of the selectable values for the simulated depth effect; and aselection indicator indicating that the first value is acurrently-selected simulated depth effect value; while displaying theadjustable slider, detecting, via the one or more input devices, aninput directed to the adjustable slider; and in response to detectingthe input directed to the adjustable slider: moving the adjustableslider to indicate that a second value, of the plurality of selectablevalues for the simulated depth effect, is the currently-selectedsimulated depth effect value; and changing an appearance of therepresentation of image data in accordance with the simulated deptheffect as modified by the second value.

In accordance with some embodiments, a transitory computer-readablestorage medium is described. The transitory computer-readable storagemedium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one ormore processors of an electronic device with a display and one or moreinput devices, the one or more programs including instructions for:displaying, on the display, a representation of image data; whiledisplaying the representation of image data with a simulated deptheffect as modified by a first value of a plurality of selectable valuesfor the simulated depth effect, detecting, via the one or more inputdevices, a first input; in response to detecting the first input,displaying, on the display, an adjustable slider associated withmanipulating the representation of image data, wherein the adjustableslider includes: a plurality of option indicators corresponding to aplurality of the selectable values for the simulated depth effect; and aselection indicator indicating that the first value is acurrently-selected simulated depth effect value; while displaying theadjustable slider, detecting, via the one or more input devices, aninput directed to the adjustable slider; and in response to detectingthe input directed to the adjustable slider: moving the adjustableslider to indicate that a second value, of the plurality of selectablevalues for the simulated depth effect, is the currently-selectedsimulated depth effect value; and changing an appearance of therepresentation of image data in accordance with the simulated deptheffect as modified by the second value.

In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device is described.The electronic device comprises a display, one or more input devices,one or more processors, and memory storing one or more programsconfigured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or moreprograms including instructions for: displaying, on the display, arepresentation of image data; while displaying the representation ofimage data with a simulated depth effect as modified by a first value ofa plurality of selectable values for the simulated depth effect,detecting, via the one or more input devices, a first input; in responseto detecting the first input, displaying, on the display, an adjustableslider associated with manipulating the representation of image data,wherein the adjustable slider includes: a plurality of option indicatorscorresponding to a plurality of the selectable values for the simulateddepth effect; and a selection indicator indicating that the first valueis a currently-selected simulated depth effect value; while displayingthe adjustable slider, detecting, via the one or more input devices, aninput directed to the adjustable slider; and in response to detectingthe input directed to the adjustable slider: moving the adjustableslider to indicate that a second value, of the plurality of selectablevalues for the simulated depth effect, is the currently-selectedsimulated depth effect value; and changing an appearance of therepresentation of image data in accordance with the simulated deptheffect as modified by the second value.

In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device is described.The electronic device comprises a display; one or more input devices;means for displaying, on the display, a representation of image data;means, while displaying the representation of image data with asimulated depth effect as modified by a first value of a plurality ofselectable values for the simulated depth effect, for detecting, via theone or more input devices, a first input; and means, in response todetecting the first input, for displaying, on the display, an adjustableslider associated with manipulating the representation of image data,wherein the adjustable slider includes: a plurality of option indicatorscorresponding to a plurality of the selectable values for the simulateddepth effect; and a selection indicator indicating that the first valueis a currently-selected simulated depth effect value; means, whiledisplaying the adjustable slider, for detecting, via the one or moreinput devices, an input directed to the adjustable slider; and means, inresponse to detecting the input directed to the adjustable slider, for:moving the adjustable slider to indicate that a second value, of theplurality of selectable values for the simulated depth effect, is thecurrently-selected simulated depth effect value; and changing anappearance of the representation of image data in accordance with thesimulated depth effect as modified by the second value.

In accordance with some embodiments, a method performed at an electronicdevice with a display and one or more input devices is described. Themethod comprises: receiving, via the one or more input devices, arequest to apply a simulated depth effect to a representation of imagedata, wherein depth data for a subject within the representation ofimage data is available; and in response to receiving the request toapply the simulated depth effect to the representation of image data,displaying, on the display, the representation of image data with thesimulated depth effect, including: distorting a first portion of therepresentation of image data that has a first depth in a first manner,wherein the first manner is determined based on a distance of the firstportion from a predefined portion of the representation of image data;and distorting a second portion of the representation of image data thathas the first depth in a second manner that is different from the firstmanner, wherein the second manner is determined based on a distance ofthe second portion from the predefined portion of the representation ofimage data.

In accordance with some embodiments, a non-transitory computer-readablestorage medium is described. The non-transitory computer-readablestorage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed byone or more processors of an electronic device with a display and one ormore input devices, the one or more programs including instructions for:receiving, via the one or more input devices, a request to apply asimulated depth effect to a representation of image data, wherein depthdata for a subject within the representation of image data is available;and in response to receiving the request to apply the simulated deptheffect to the representation of image data, displaying, on the display,the representation of image data with the simulated depth effect,including: distorting a first portion of the representation of imagedata that has a first depth in a first manner, wherein the first manneris determined based on a distance of the first portion from a predefinedportion of the representation of image data; and distorting a secondportion of the representation of image data that has the first depth ina second manner that is different from the first manner, wherein thesecond manner is determined based on a distance of the second portionfrom the predefined portion of the representation of image data.

In accordance with some embodiments, a transitory computer-readablestorage medium is described. The transitory computer-readable storagemedium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one ormore processors of an electronic device with a display and one or moreinput devices, the one or more programs including instructions for:receiving, via the one or more input devices, a request to apply asimulated depth effect to a representation of image data, wherein depthdata for a subject within the representation of image data is available;and in response to receiving the request to apply the simulated deptheffect to the representation of image data, displaying, on the display,the representation of image data with the simulated depth effect,including: distorting a first portion of the representation of imagedata that has a first depth in a first manner, wherein the first manneris determined based on a distance of the first portion from a predefinedportion of the representation of image data; and distorting a secondportion of the representation of image data that has the first depth ina second manner that is different from the first manner, wherein thesecond manner is determined based on a distance of the second portionfrom the predefined portion of the representation of image data.

In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device is described.The electronic device comprises a display, one or more input devices,one or more processors, and memory storing one or more programsconfigured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or moreprograms including instructions for: receiving, via the one or moreinput devices, a request to apply a simulated depth effect to arepresentation of image data, wherein depth data for a subject withinthe representation of image data is available; and in response toreceiving the request to apply the simulated depth effect to therepresentation of image data, displaying, on the display, therepresentation of image data with the simulated depth effect, including:distorting a first portion of the representation of image data that hasa first depth in a first manner, wherein the first manner is determinedbased on a distance of the first portion from a predefined portion ofthe representation of image data; and distorting a second portion of therepresentation of image data that has the first depth in a second mannerthat is different from the first manner, wherein the second manner isdetermined based on a distance of the second portion from the predefinedportion of the representation of image data.

In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device is described.The electronic device comprises a display; one or more input devices;means for receiving, via the one or more input devices, a request toapply a simulated depth effect to a representation of image data,wherein depth data for a subject within the representation of image datais available; and means, in response to receiving the request to applythe simulated depth effect to the representation of image data, fordisplaying, on the display, the representation of image data with thesimulated depth effect, including: distorting a first portion of therepresentation of image data that has a first depth in a first manner,wherein the first manner is determined based on a distance of the firstportion from a predefined portion of the representation of image data;and distorting a second portion of the representation of image data thathas the first depth in a second manner that is different from the firstmanner, wherein the second manner is determined based on a distance ofthe second portion from the predefined portion of the representation ofimage data.

In accordance with some embodiments, a method performed at an electronicdevice with a display and one or more sensors, including one or morecameras, is described. The method comprises: while displaying, on thedisplay, a user interface of a camera application, detecting, via theone or more sensors, external interference that will impair operation ofa respective function of the one or more cameras; and in response todetecting the interference external to the electronic device: inaccordance with a determination that a first criteria has beensatisfied, displaying, on the display, a notification indicating that anoperation mode of the one or more cameras has been changed to reduce animpact of the external interference on the respective function of theone or more cameras; and in accordance with a determination that thefirst criteria has not been satisfied, forgoing displaying, on thedisplay, the notification indicating that the operation mode of the oneor more cameras has been changed.

In accordance with some embodiments, a non-transitory computer-readablestorage medium is described. The non-transitory computer-readablestorage medium stores one or more programs configured to be executed byone or more processors of an electronic device with a display and one ormore sensors, including one or more cameras, the one or more programsincluding instructions for: while displaying, on the display, a userinterface of a camera application, detecting, via the one or moresensors, external interference that will impair operation of arespective function of the one or more cameras; and in response todetecting the interference external to the electronic device: inaccordance with a determination that a first criteria has beensatisfied, displaying, on the display, a notification indicating that anoperation mode of the one or more cameras has been changed to reduce animpact of the external interference on the respective function of theone or more cameras; and in accordance with a determination that thefirst criteria has not been satisfied, forgoing displaying, on thedisplay, the notification indicating that the operation mode of the oneor more cameras has been changed.

In accordance with some embodiments, a transitory computer-readablestorage medium is described. The transitory computer-readable storagemedium stores one or more programs configured to be executed by one ormore processors of an electronic device with a display and one or moresensors, including one or more cameras, the one or more programsincluding instructions for: while displaying, on the display, a userinterface of a camera application, detecting, via the one or moresensors, external interference that will impair operation of arespective function of the one or more cameras; and in response todetecting the interference external to the electronic device: inaccordance with a determination that a first criteria has beensatisfied, displaying, on the display, a notification indicating that anoperation mode of the one or more cameras has been changed to reduce animpact of the external interference on the respective function of theone or more cameras; and in accordance with a determination that thefirst criteria has not been satisfied, forgoing displaying, on thedisplay, the notification indicating that the operation mode of the oneor more cameras has been changed.

In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device is described.The electronic device comprises a display, one or more sensors,including one or more cameras, one or more processors, and memorystoring one or more programs configured to be executed by the one ormore processors, the one or more programs including instructions for:while displaying, on the display, a user interface of a cameraapplication, detecting, via the one or more sensors, externalinterference that will impair operation of a respective function of theone or more cameras; and in response to detecting the interferenceexternal to the electronic device: in accordance with a determinationthat a first criteria has been satisfied, displaying, on the display, anotification indicating that an operation mode of the one or morecameras has been changed to reduce an impact of the externalinterference on the respective function of the one or more cameras; andin accordance with a determination that the first criteria has not beensatisfied, forgoing displaying, on the display, the notificationindicating that the operation mode of the one or more cameras has beenchanged.

In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic device is described.The electronic device comprises a display; one or more sensors,including one or more cameras; means, while displaying, on the display,a user interface of a camera application, for detecting, via the one ormore sensors, external interference that will impair operation of arespective function of the one or more cameras; and means, in responseto detecting the interference external to the electronic device, for: inaccordance with a determination that a first criteria has beensatisfied, displaying, on the display, a notification indicating that anoperation mode of the one or more cameras has been changed to reduce animpact of the external interference on the respective function of theone or more cameras; and in accordance with a determination that thefirst criteria has not been satisfied, forgoing displaying, on thedisplay, the notification indicating that the operation mode of the oneor more cameras has been changed.

Executable instructions for performing these functions are, optionally,included in a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium or othercomputer program product configured for execution by one or moreprocessors. Executable instructions for performing these functions are,optionally, included in a transitory computer-readable storage medium orother computer program product configured for execution by one or moreprocessors.

Thus, devices are provided with faster, more efficient methods andinterfaces for adjusting image effects, thereby increasing theeffectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction with such devices. Suchmethods and interfaces may complement or replace other methods foradjusting image effects.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

For a better understanding of the various described embodiments,reference should be made to the Description of Embodiments below, inconjunction with the following drawings in which like reference numeralsrefer to corresponding parts throughout the figures.

FIG. 1A is a block diagram illustrating a portable multifunction devicewith a touch-sensitive display, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 1B is a block diagram illustrating exemplary components for eventhandling, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 2 illustrates a portable multifunction device having a touchscreen, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an exemplary multifunction device with adisplay and a touch-sensitive surface, in accordance with someembodiments.

FIG. 4A illustrates an exemplary user interface for a menu ofapplications on a portable multifunction device, in accordance with someembodiments.

FIG. 4B illustrates an exemplary user interface for a multifunctiondevice with a touch-sensitive surface that is separate from the display,in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 5A illustrates a personal electronic device, in accordance withsome embodiments.

FIG. 5B is a block diagram illustrating a personal electronic device, inaccordance with some embodiments.

FIGS. 6A-6T illustrate exemplary user interfaces for adjusting asimulated depth effect, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIGS. 7A-7B are a flow diagram illustrating a method for managing userinterfaces for adjusting a simulated depth effect, in accordance withsome embodiments.

FIGS. 8A-8R illustrate exemplary user interfaces for displayingadjustments to a simulated depth effect, in accordance with someembodiments.

FIGS. 9A-9B are a flow diagram illustrating a method for managing userinterfaces for displaying adjustments to a simulated depth effect, inaccordance with some embodiments.

FIGS. 10A-10F illustrate exemplary user interfaces for indicating aninterference to adjusting simulated image effects, in accordance withsome embodiments.

FIG. 11 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for managing userinterfaces for indicating an interference to adjusting simulated imageeffects, in accordance with some embodiments.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

The following description sets forth exemplary methods, parameters, andthe like. It should be recognized, however, that such description is notintended as a limitation on the scope of the present disclosure but isinstead provided as a description of exemplary embodiments.

There is a need for electronic devices that provide efficient methodsand interfaces for simulating depth effects. For example, there is aneed for a device that can capture a live feed image/photo or display astored image/photo and enable a user to quickly and easily make preciseadjustments to depth-of-field properties of the image/photo. Suchtechniques can reduce the cognitive burden on a user who accessesdisplayed content associated with adjusting image effects, therebyenhancing productivity. Further, such techniques can reduce processorand battery power otherwise wasted on redundant user inputs.

Below, FIGS. 1A-1B, 2, 3, 4A-4B, and 5A-5B provide a description ofexemplary devices for performing the techniques for managing eventnotifications. FIGS. 6A-6T illustrate exemplary user interfaces foradjusting a simulated depth effect, in accordance with some embodiments.FIGS. 7A-7B are a flow diagram illustrating a method for managing userinterfaces for adjusting a simulated depth effect, in accordance withsome embodiments. The user interfaces in FIGS. 6A-6T are used toillustrate the processes described below, including the processes inFIGS. 7A-7B. FIGS. 8A-8R illustrate exemplary user interfaces fordisplaying adjustments to a simulated depth effect, in accordance withsome embodiments. FIG. 9A-9B are a flow diagram illustrating a methodfor managing user interfaces for displaying adjustments to a simulateddepth effect, in accordance with some embodiments. The user interfacesin FIGS. 8A-8R are used to illustrate the processes described below,including the processes in FIGS. 9A-9B. FIGS. 10A-10F illustrateexemplary user interfaces for indicating an interference to adjustingsimulated image effects, in accordance with some embodiments. FIG. 11 isa flow diagram illustrating a method for managing user interfaces forindicating an interference to adjusting simulated image effects, inaccordance with some embodiments. The user interfaces in FIGS. 10A-10Fare used to illustrate the processes described below, including theprocesses in FIG. 11.

Although the following description uses terms “first,” “second,” etc. todescribe various elements, these elements should not be limited by theterms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element fromanother. For example, a first touch could be termed a second touch, and,similarly, a second touch could be termed a first touch, withoutdeparting from the scope of the various described embodiments. The firsttouch and the second touch are both touches, but they are not the sametouch.

The terminology used in the description of the various describedembodiments herein is for the purpose of describing particularembodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used in thedescription of the various described embodiments and the appendedclaims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to includethe plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicatesotherwise. It will also be understood that the term “and/or” as usedherein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations ofone or more of the associated listed items. It will be furtherunderstood that the terms “includes,” “including,” “comprises,” and/or“comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence ofstated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/orcomponents, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or moreother features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components,and/or groups thereof.

The term “if” is, optionally, construed to mean “when” or “upon” or “inresponse to determining” or “in response to detecting,” depending on thecontext. Similarly, the phrase “if it is determined” or “if [a statedcondition or event] is detected” is, optionally, construed to mean “upondetermining” or “in response to determining” or “upon detecting [thestated condition or event]” or “in response to detecting [the statedcondition or event],” depending on the context.

Embodiments of electronic devices, user interfaces for such devices, andassociated processes for using such devices are described. In someembodiments, the device is a portable communications device, such as amobile telephone, that also contains other functions, such as PDA and/ormusic player functions. Exemplary embodiments of portable multifunctiondevices include, without limitation, the iPhone®, iPod Touch®, and iPad®devices from Apple Inc. of Cupertino, Calif. Other portable electronicdevices, such as laptops or tablet computers with touch-sensitivesurfaces (e.g., touch screen displays and/or touchpads), are,optionally, used. It should also be understood that, in someembodiments, the device is not a portable communications device, but isa desktop computer with a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a touch screendisplay and/or a touchpad).

In the discussion that follows, an electronic device that includes adisplay and a touch-sensitive surface is described. It should beunderstood, however, that the electronic device optionally includes oneor more other physical user-interface devices, such as a physicalkeyboard, a mouse, and/or a joystick.

The device typically supports a variety of applications, such as one ormore of the following: a drawing application, a presentationapplication, a word processing application, a website creationapplication, a disk authoring application, a spreadsheet application, agaming application, a telephone application, a video conferencingapplication, an e-mail application, an instant messaging application, aworkout support application, a photo management application, a digitalcamera application, a digital video camera application, a web browsingapplication, a digital music player application, and/or a digital videoplayer application.

The various applications that are executed on the device optionally useat least one common physical user-interface device, such as thetouch-sensitive surface. One or more functions of the touch-sensitivesurface as well as corresponding information displayed on the deviceare, optionally, adjusted and/or varied from one application to the nextand/or within a respective application. In this way, a common physicalarchitecture (such as the touch-sensitive surface) of the deviceoptionally supports the variety of applications with user interfacesthat are intuitive and transparent to the user.

Attention is now directed toward embodiments of portable devices withtouch-sensitive displays. FIG. 1A is a block diagram illustratingportable multifunction device 100 with touch-sensitive display system112 in accordance with some embodiments. Touch-sensitive display 112 issometimes called a “touch screen” for convenience and is sometimes knownas or called a “touch-sensitive display system.” Device 100 includesmemory 102 (which optionally includes one or more computer-readablestorage mediums), memory controller 122, one or more processing units(CPUs) 120, peripherals interface 118, RF circuitry 108, audio circuitry110, speaker 111, microphone 113, input/output (I/O) subsystem 106,other input control devices 116, and external port 124. Device 100optionally includes one or more optical sensors 164. Device 100optionally includes one or more contact intensity sensors 165 fordetecting intensity of contacts on device 100 (e.g., a touch-sensitivesurface such as touch-sensitive display system 112 of device 100).Device 100 optionally includes one or more tactile output generators 167for generating tactile outputs on device 100 (e.g., generating tactileoutputs on a touch-sensitive surface such as touch-sensitive displaysystem 112 of device 100 or touchpad 355 of device 300). Thesecomponents optionally communicate over one or more communication busesor signal lines 103.

As used in the specification and claims, the term “intensity” of acontact on a touch-sensitive surface refers to the force or pressure(force per unit area) of a contact (e.g., a finger contact) on thetouch-sensitive surface, or to a substitute (proxy) for the force orpressure of a contact on the touch-sensitive surface. The intensity of acontact has a range of values that includes at least four distinctvalues and more typically includes hundreds of distinct values (e.g., atleast 256). Intensity of a contact is, optionally, determined (ormeasured) using various approaches and various sensors or combinationsof sensors. For example, one or more force sensors underneath oradjacent to the touch-sensitive surface are, optionally, used to measureforce at various points on the touch-sensitive surface. In someimplementations, force measurements from multiple force sensors arecombined (e.g., a weighted average) to determine an estimated force of acontact. Similarly, a pressure-sensitive tip of a stylus is, optionally,used to determine a pressure of the stylus on the touch-sensitivesurface. Alternatively, the size of the contact area detected on thetouch-sensitive surface and/or changes thereto, the capacitance of thetouch-sensitive surface proximate to the contact and/or changes thereto,and/or the resistance of the touch-sensitive surface proximate to thecontact and/or changes thereto are, optionally, used as a substitute forthe force or pressure of the contact on the touch-sensitive surface. Insome implementations, the substitute measurements for contact force orpressure are used directly to determine whether an intensity thresholdhas been exceeded (e.g., the intensity threshold is described in unitscorresponding to the substitute measurements). In some implementations,the substitute measurements for contact force or pressure are convertedto an estimated force or pressure, and the estimated force or pressureis used to determine whether an intensity threshold has been exceeded(e.g., the intensity threshold is a pressure threshold measured in unitsof pressure). Using the intensity of a contact as an attribute of a userinput allows for user access to additional device functionality that mayotherwise not be accessible by the user on a reduced-size device withlimited real estate for displaying affordances (e.g., on atouch-sensitive display) and/or receiving user input (e.g., via atouch-sensitive display, a touch-sensitive surface, or aphysical/mechanical control such as a knob or a button).

As used in the specification and claims, the term “tactile output”refers to physical displacement of a device relative to a previousposition of the device, physical displacement of a component (e.g., atouch-sensitive surface) of a device relative to another component(e.g., housing) of the device, or displacement of the component relativeto a center of mass of the device that will be detected by a user withthe user's sense of touch. For example, in situations where the deviceor the component of the device is in contact with a surface of a userthat is sensitive to touch (e.g., a finger, palm, or other part of auser's hand), the tactile output generated by the physical displacementwill be interpreted by the user as a tactile sensation corresponding toa perceived change in physical characteristics of the device or thecomponent of the device. For example, movement of a touch-sensitivesurface (e.g., a touch-sensitive display or trackpad) is, optionally,interpreted by the user as a “down click” or “up click” of a physicalactuator button. In some cases, a user will feel a tactile sensationsuch as an “down click” or “up click” even when there is no movement ofa physical actuator button associated with the touch-sensitive surfacethat is physically pressed (e.g., displaced) by the user's movements. Asanother example, movement of the touch-sensitive surface is, optionally,interpreted or sensed by the user as “roughness” of the touch-sensitivesurface, even when there is no change in smoothness of thetouch-sensitive surface. While such interpretations of touch by a userwill be subject to the individualized sensory perceptions of the user,there are many sensory perceptions of touch that are common to a largemajority of users. Thus, when a tactile output is described ascorresponding to a particular sensory perception of a user (e.g., an “upclick,” a “down click,” “roughness”), unless otherwise stated, thegenerated tactile output corresponds to physical displacement of thedevice or a component thereof that will generate the described sensoryperception for a typical (or average) user.

It should be appreciated that device 100 is only one example of aportable multifunction device, and that device 100 optionally has moreor fewer components than shown, optionally combines two or morecomponents, or optionally has a different configuration or arrangementof the components. The various components shown in FIG. 1A areimplemented in hardware, software, or a combination of both hardware andsoftware, including one or more signal processing and/orapplication-specific integrated circuits.

Memory 102 optionally includes high-speed random access memory andoptionally also includes non-volatile memory, such as one or moremagnetic disk storage devices, flash memory devices, or othernon-volatile solid-state memory devices. Memory controller 122optionally controls access to memory 102 by other components of device100.

Peripherals interface 118 can be used to couple input and outputperipherals of the device to CPU 120 and memory 102. The one or moreprocessors 120 run or execute various software programs and/or sets ofinstructions stored in memory 102 to perform various functions fordevice 100 and to process data. In some embodiments, peripheralsinterface 118, CPU 120, and memory controller 122 are, optionally,implemented on a single chip, such as chip 104. In some otherembodiments, they are, optionally, implemented on separate chips.

RF (radio frequency) circuitry 108 receives and sends RF signals, alsocalled electromagnetic signals. RF circuitry 108 converts electricalsignals to/from electromagnetic signals and communicates withcommunications networks and other communications devices via theelectromagnetic signals. RF circuitry 108 optionally includes well-knowncircuitry for performing these functions, including but not limited toan antenna system, an RF transceiver, one or more amplifiers, a tuner,one or more oscillators, a digital signal processor, a CODEC chipset, asubscriber identity module (SIM) card, memory, and so forth. RFcircuitry 108 optionally communicates with networks, such as theInternet, also referred to as the World Wide Web (WWW), an intranetand/or a wireless network, such as a cellular telephone network, awireless local area network (LAN) and/or a metropolitan area network(MAN), and other devices by wireless communication. The RF circuitry 108optionally includes well-known circuitry for detecting near fieldcommunication (NFC) fields, such as by a short-range communicationradio. The wireless communication optionally uses any of a plurality ofcommunications standards, protocols, and technologies, including but notlimited to Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Enhanced DataGSM Environment (EDGE), high-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA),high-speed uplink packet access (HSUPA), Evolution, Data-Only (EV-DO),HSPA, HSPA+, Dual-Cell HSPA (DC-HSPDA), long term evolution (LTE), nearfield communication (NFC), wideband code division multiple access(W-CDMA), code division multiple access (CDMA), time division multipleaccess (TDMA), Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE), Wireless Fidelity(Wi-Fi) (e.g., IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n,and/or IEEE 802.11ac), voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Wi-MAX, aprotocol for e-mail (e.g., Internet message access protocol (IMAP)and/or post office protocol (POP)), instant messaging (e.g., extensiblemessaging and presence protocol (XMPP), Session Initiation Protocol forInstant Messaging and Presence Leveraging Extensions (SIMPLE), InstantMessaging and Presence Service (IMPS)), and/or Short Message Service(SMS), or any other suitable communication protocol, includingcommunication protocols not yet developed as of the filing date of thisdocument.

Audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, and microphone 113 provide an audiointerface between a user and device 100. Audio circuitry 110 receivesaudio data from peripherals interface 118, converts the audio data to anelectrical signal, and transmits the electrical signal to speaker 111.Speaker 111 converts the electrical signal to human-audible sound waves.Audio circuitry 110 also receives electrical signals converted bymicrophone 113 from sound waves. Audio circuitry 110 converts theelectrical signal to audio data and transmits the audio data toperipherals interface 118 for processing. Audio data is, optionally,retrieved from and/or transmitted to memory 102 and/or RF circuitry 108by peripherals interface 118. In some embodiments, audio circuitry 110also includes a headset jack (e.g., 212, FIG. 2). The headset jackprovides an interface between audio circuitry 110 and removable audioinput/output peripherals, such as output-only headphones or a headsetwith both output (e.g., a headphone for one or both ears) and input(e.g., a microphone).

I/O subsystem 106 couples input/output peripherals on device 100, suchas touch screen 112 and other input control devices 116, to peripheralsinterface 118. I/O subsystem 106 optionally includes display controller156, optical sensor controller 158, depth camera controller 169,intensity sensor controller 159, haptic feedback controller 161, and oneor more input controllers 160 for other input or control devices. Theone or more input controllers 160 receive/send electrical signalsfrom/to other input control devices 116. The other input control devices116 optionally include physical buttons (e.g., push buttons, rockerbuttons, etc.), dials, slider switches, joysticks, click wheels, and soforth. In some alternate embodiments, input controller(s) 160 are,optionally, coupled to any (or none) of the following: a keyboard, aninfrared port, a USB port, and a pointer device such as a mouse. The oneor more buttons (e.g., 208, FIG. 2) optionally include an up/down buttonfor volume control of speaker 111 and/or microphone 113. The one or morebuttons optionally include a push button (e.g., 206, FIG. 2).

A quick press of the push button optionally disengages a lock of touchscreen 112 or optionally begins a process that uses gestures on thetouch screen to unlock the device, as described in U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 11/322,549, “Unlocking a Device by PerformingGestures on an Unlock Image,” filed Dec. 23, 2005, U.S. Pat. No.7,657,849, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Alonger press of the push button (e.g., 206) optionally turns power todevice 100 on or off. The functionality of one or more of the buttonsare, optionally, user-customizable. Touch screen 112 is used toimplement virtual or soft buttons and one or more soft keyboards.

Touch-sensitive display 112 provides an input interface and an outputinterface between the device and a user. Display controller 156 receivesand/or sends electrical signals from/to touch screen 112. Touch screen112 displays visual output to the user. The visual output optionallyincludes graphics, text, icons, video, and any combination thereof(collectively termed “graphics”). In some embodiments, some or all ofthe visual output optionally corresponds to user-interface objects.

Touch screen 112 has a touch-sensitive surface, sensor, or set ofsensors that accepts input from the user based on haptic and/or tactilecontact. Touch screen 112 and display controller 156 (along with anyassociated modules and/or sets of instructions in memory 102) detectcontact (and any movement or breaking of the contact) on touch screen112 and convert the detected contact into interaction withuser-interface objects (e.g., one or more soft keys, icons, web pages,or images) that are displayed on touch screen 112. In an exemplaryembodiment, a point of contact between touch screen 112 and the usercorresponds to a finger of the user.

Touch screen 112 optionally uses LCD (liquid crystal display)technology, LPD (light emitting polymer display) technology, or LED(light emitting diode) technology, although other display technologiesare used in other embodiments. Touch screen 112 and display controller156 optionally detect contact and any movement or breaking thereof usingany of a plurality of touch sensing technologies now known or laterdeveloped, including but not limited to capacitive, resistive, infrared,and surface acoustic wave technologies, as well as other proximitysensor arrays or other elements for determining one or more points ofcontact with touch screen 112. In an exemplary embodiment, projectedmutual capacitance sensing technology is used, such as that found in theiPhone® and iPod Touch® from Apple Inc. of Cupertino, Calif.

A touch-sensitive display in some embodiments of touch screen 112 is,optionally, analogous to the multi-touch sensitive touchpads describedin the following U.S. Pat. No. 6,323,846 (Westerman et al.), U.S. Pat.No. 6,570,557 (Westerman et al.), and/or U.S. Pat. No. 6,677,932(Westerman), and/or U.S. Patent Publication 2002/0015024A1, each ofwhich is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. However,touch screen 112 displays visual output from device 100, whereastouch-sensitive touchpads do not provide visual output.

A touch-sensitive display in some embodiments of touch screen 112 isdescribed in the following applications: (1) U.S. patent applicationSer. No. 11/381,313, “Multipoint Touch Surface Controller,” filed May 2,2006; (2) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/840,862, “MultipointTouchscreen,” filed May 6, 2004; (3) U.S. patent application Ser. No.10/903,964, “Gestures For Touch Sensitive Input Devices,” filed Jul. 30,2004; (4) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/048,264, “Gestures ForTouch Sensitive Input Devices,” filed Jan. 31, 2005; (5) U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 11/038,590, “Mode-Based Graphical User InterfacesFor Touch Sensitive Input Devices,” filed Jan. 18, 2005; (6) U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 11/228,758, “Virtual Input Device Placement On ATouch Screen User Interface,” filed Sep. 16, 2005; (7) U.S. patentapplication Ser. No. 11/228,700, “Operation Of A Computer With A TouchScreen Interface,” filed Sep. 16, 2005; (8) U.S. patent application Ser.No. 11/228,737, “Activating Virtual Keys Of A Touch-Screen VirtualKeyboard,” filed Sep. 16, 2005; and (9) U.S. patent application Ser. No.11/367,749, “Multi-Functional Hand-Held Device,” filed Mar. 3, 2006. Allof these applications are incorporated by reference herein in theirentirety.

Touch screen 112 optionally has a video resolution in excess of 100 dpi.In some embodiments, the touch screen has a video resolution ofapproximately 160 dpi. The user optionally makes contact with touchscreen 112 using any suitable object or appendage, such as a stylus, afinger, and so forth. In some embodiments, the user interface isdesigned to work primarily with finger-based contacts and gestures,which can be less precise than stylus-based input due to the larger areaof contact of a finger on the touch screen. In some embodiments, thedevice translates the rough finger-based input into a precisepointer/cursor position or command for performing the actions desired bythe user.

In some embodiments, in addition to the touch screen, device 100optionally includes a touchpad for activating or deactivating particularfunctions. In some embodiments, the touchpad is a touch-sensitive areaof the device that, unlike the touch screen, does not display visualoutput. The touchpad is, optionally, a touch-sensitive surface that isseparate from touch screen 112 or an extension of the touch-sensitivesurface formed by the touch screen.

Device 100 also includes power system 162 for powering the variouscomponents. Power system 162 optionally includes a power managementsystem, one or more power sources (e.g., battery, alternating current(AC)), a recharging system, a power failure detection circuit, a powerconverter or inverter, a power status indicator (e.g., a light-emittingdiode (LED)) and any other components associated with the generation,management and distribution of power in portable devices.

Device 100 optionally also includes one or more optical sensors 164.FIG. 1A shows an optical sensor coupled to optical sensor controller 158in I/O subsystem 106. Optical sensor 164 optionally includescharge-coupled device (CCD) or complementary metal-oxide semiconductor(CMOS) phototransistors. Optical sensor 164 receives light from theenvironment, projected through one or more lenses, and converts thelight to data representing an image. In conjunction with imaging module143 (also called a camera module), optical sensor 164 optionallycaptures still images or video. In some embodiments, an optical sensoris located on the back of device 100, opposite touch screen display 112on the front of the device so that the touch screen display is enabledfor use as a viewfinder for still and/or video image acquisition. Insome embodiments, an optical sensor is located on the front of thedevice so that the user's image is, optionally, obtained for videoconferencing while the user views the other video conferenceparticipants on the touch screen display. In some embodiments, theposition of optical sensor 164 can be changed by the user (e.g., byrotating the lens and the sensor in the device housing) so that a singleoptical sensor 164 is used along with the touch screen display for bothvideo conferencing and still and/or video image acquisition.

Device 100 optionally also includes one or more depth camera sensors175. FIG. 1A shows a depth camera sensor coupled to depth cameracontroller 169 in I/O subsystem 106. Depth camera sensor 175 receivesdata from the environment to create a three dimensional model of anobject (e.g., a face) within a scene from a viewpoint (e.g., a depthcamera sensor). In some embodiments, in conjunction with imaging module143 (also called a camera module), depth camera sensor 175 is optionallyused to determine a depth map of different portions of an image capturedby the imaging module 143. In some embodiments, a depth camera sensor islocated on the front of device 100 so that the user's image with depthinformation is, optionally, obtained for video conferencing while theuser views the other video conference participants on the touch screendisplay and to capture selfies with depth map data. In some embodiments,the depth camera sensor 175 is located on the back of device, or on theback and the front of the device 100. In some embodiments, the positionof depth camera sensor 175 can be changed by the user (e.g., by rotatingthe lens and the sensor in the device housing) so that a depth camerasensor 175 is used along with the touch screen display for both videoconferencing and still and/or video image acquisition.

In some embodiments, a depth map (e.g., depth map image) containsinformation (e.g., values) that relates to the distance of objects in ascene from a viewpoint (e.g., a camera, an optical sensor, a depthcamera sensor). In one embodiment of a depth map, each depth pixeldefines the position in the viewpoint's z-axis where its correspondingtwo-dimensional pixel is located. In some embodiments, a depth map iscomposed of pixels wherein each pixel is defined by a value (e.g.,0-255). For example, the “0” value represents pixels that are located atthe most distant place in a “three dimensional” scene and the “255”value represents pixels that are located closest to a viewpoint (e.g., acamera, an optical sensor, a depth camera sensor) in the “threedimensional” scene. In other embodiments, a depth map represents thedistance between an object in a scene and the plane of the viewpoint. Insome embodiments, the depth map includes information about the relativedepth of various features of an object of interest in view of the depthcamera (e.g., the relative depth of eyes, nose, mouth, ears of a user'sface). In some embodiments, the depth map includes information thatenables the device to determine contours of the object of interest in az direction.

Device 100 optionally also includes one or more contact intensitysensors 165. FIG. 1A shows a contact intensity sensor coupled tointensity sensor controller 159 in I/O subsystem 106. Contact intensitysensor 165 optionally includes one or more piezoresistive strain gauges,capacitive force sensors, electric force sensors, piezoelectric forcesensors, optical force sensors, capacitive touch-sensitive surfaces, orother intensity sensors (e.g., sensors used to measure the force (orpressure) of a contact on a touch-sensitive surface). Contact intensitysensor 165 receives contact intensity information (e.g., pressureinformation or a proxy for pressure information) from the environment.In some embodiments, at least one contact intensity sensor is collocatedwith, or proximate to, a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., touch-sensitivedisplay system 112). In some embodiments, at least one contact intensitysensor is located on the back of device 100, opposite touch screendisplay 112, which is located on the front of device 100.

Device 100 optionally also includes one or more proximity sensors 166.FIG. 1A shows proximity sensor 166 coupled to peripherals interface 118.Alternately, proximity sensor 166 is, optionally, coupled to inputcontroller 160 in I/O subsystem 106. Proximity sensor 166 optionallyperforms as described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/241,839,“Proximity Detector In Handheld Device”; Ser. No. 11/240,788, “ProximityDetector In Handheld Device”; Ser. No. 11/620,702, “Using Ambient LightSensor To Augment Proximity Sensor Output”; Ser. No. 11/586,862,“Automated Response To And Sensing Of User Activity In PortableDevices”; and Ser. No. 11/638,251, “Methods And Systems For AutomaticConfiguration Of Peripherals,” which are hereby incorporated byreference in their entirety. In some embodiments, the proximity sensorturns off and disables touch screen 112 when the multifunction device isplaced near the user's ear (e.g., when the user is making a phone call).

Device 100 optionally also includes one or more tactile outputgenerators 167. FIG. 1A shows a tactile output generator coupled tohaptic feedback controller 161 in I/O subsystem 106. Tactile outputgenerator 167 optionally includes one or more electroacoustic devicessuch as speakers or other audio components and/or electromechanicaldevices that convert energy into linear motion such as a motor,solenoid, electroactive polymer, piezoelectric actuator, electrostaticactuator, or other tactile output generating component (e.g., acomponent that converts electrical signals into tactile outputs on thedevice). Contact intensity sensor 165 receives tactile feedbackgeneration instructions from haptic feedback module 133 and generatestactile outputs on device 100 that are capable of being sensed by a userof device 100. In some embodiments, at least one tactile outputgenerator is collocated with, or proximate to, a touch-sensitive surface(e.g., touch-sensitive display system 112) and, optionally, generates atactile output by moving the touch-sensitive surface vertically (e.g.,in/out of a surface of device 100) or laterally (e.g., back and forth inthe same plane as a surface of device 100). In some embodiments, atleast one tactile output generator sensor is located on the back ofdevice 100, opposite touch screen display 112, which is located on thefront of device 100.

Device 100 optionally also includes one or more accelerometers 168. FIG.1A shows accelerometer 168 coupled to peripherals interface 118.Alternately, accelerometer 168 is, optionally, coupled to an inputcontroller 160 in I/O subsystem 106. Accelerometer 168 optionallyperforms as described in U.S. Patent Publication No. 20050190059,“Acceleration-based Theft Detection System for Portable ElectronicDevices,” and U.S. Patent Publication No. 20060017692, “Methods AndApparatuses For Operating A Portable Device Based On An Accelerometer,”both of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety. Insome embodiments, information is displayed on the touch screen displayin a portrait view or a landscape view based on an analysis of datareceived from the one or more accelerometers. Device 100 optionallyincludes, in addition to accelerometer(s) 168, a magnetometer and a GPS(or GLONASS or other global navigation system) receiver for obtaininginformation concerning the location and orientation (e.g., portrait orlandscape) of device 100.

In some embodiments, the software components stored in memory 102include operating system 126, communication module (or set ofinstructions) 128, contact/motion module (or set of instructions) 130,graphics module (or set of instructions) 132, text input module (or setof instructions) 134, Global Positioning System (GPS) module (or set ofinstructions) 135, and applications (or sets of instructions) 136.Furthermore, in some embodiments, memory 102 (FIG. 1A) or 370 (FIG. 3)stores device/global internal state 157, as shown in FIGS. 1A and 3.Device/global internal state 157 includes one or more of: activeapplication state, indicating which applications, if any, are currentlyactive; display state, indicating what applications, views or otherinformation occupy various regions of touch screen display 112; sensorstate, including information obtained from the device's various sensorsand input control devices 116; and location information concerning thedevice's location and/or attitude.

Operating system 126 (e.g., Darwin, RTXC, LINUX, UNIX, OS X, iOS,WINDOWS, or an embedded operating system such as VxWorks) includesvarious software components and/or drivers for controlling and managinggeneral system tasks (e.g., memory management, storage device control,power management, etc.) and facilitates communication between varioushardware and software components.

Communication module 128 facilitates communication with other devicesover one or more external ports 124 and also includes various softwarecomponents for handling data received by RF circuitry 108 and/orexternal port 124. External port 124 (e.g., Universal Serial Bus (USB),FIREWIRE, etc.) is adapted for coupling directly to other devices orindirectly over a network (e.g., the Internet, wireless LAN, etc.). Insome embodiments, the external port is a multi-pin (e.g., 30-pin)connector that is the same as, or similar to and/or compatible with, the30-pin connector used on iPod® (trademark of Apple Inc.) devices.

Contact/motion module 130 optionally detects contact with touch screen112 (in conjunction with display controller 156) and othertouch-sensitive devices (e.g., a touchpad or physical click wheel).Contact/motion module 130 includes various software components forperforming various operations related to detection of contact, such asdetermining if contact has occurred (e.g., detecting a finger-downevent), determining an intensity of the contact (e.g., the force orpressure of the contact or a substitute for the force or pressure of thecontact), determining if there is movement of the contact and trackingthe movement across the touch-sensitive surface (e.g., detecting one ormore finger-dragging events), and determining if the contact has ceased(e.g., detecting a finger-up event or a break in contact).Contact/motion module 130 receives contact data from the touch-sensitivesurface. Determining movement of the point of contact, which isrepresented by a series of contact data, optionally includes determiningspeed (magnitude), velocity (magnitude and direction), and/or anacceleration (a change in magnitude and/or direction) of the point ofcontact. These operations are, optionally, applied to single contacts(e.g., one finger contacts) or to multiple simultaneous contacts (e.g.,“multitouch”/multiple finger contacts). In some embodiments,contact/motion module 130 and display controller 156 detect contact on atouchpad.

In some embodiments, contact/motion module 130 uses a set of one or moreintensity thresholds to determine whether an operation has beenperformed by a user (e.g., to determine whether a user has “clicked” onan icon). In some embodiments, at least a subset of the intensitythresholds are determined in accordance with software parameters (e.g.,the intensity thresholds are not determined by the activation thresholdsof particular physical actuators and can be adjusted without changingthe physical hardware of device 100). For example, a mouse “click”threshold of a trackpad or touch screen display can be set to any of alarge range of predefined threshold values without changing the trackpador touch screen display hardware. Additionally, in some implementations,a user of the device is provided with software settings for adjustingone or more of the set of intensity thresholds (e.g., by adjustingindividual intensity thresholds and/or by adjusting a plurality ofintensity thresholds at once with a system-level click “intensity”parameter).

Contact/motion module 130 optionally detects a gesture input by a user.Different gestures on the touch-sensitive surface have different contactpatterns (e.g., different motions, timings, and/or intensities ofdetected contacts). Thus, a gesture is, optionally, detected bydetecting a particular contact pattern. For example, detecting a fingertap gesture includes detecting a finger-down event followed by detectinga finger-up (liftoff) event at the same position (or substantially thesame position) as the finger-down event (e.g., at the position of anicon). As another example, detecting a finger swipe gesture on thetouch-sensitive surface includes detecting a finger-down event followedby detecting one or more finger-dragging events, and subsequentlyfollowed by detecting a finger-up (liftoff) event.

Graphics module 132 includes various known software components forrendering and displaying graphics on touch screen 112 or other display,including components for changing the visual impact (e.g., brightness,transparency, saturation, contrast, or other visual property) ofgraphics that are displayed. As used herein, the term “graphics”includes any object that can be displayed to a user, including, withoutlimitation, text, web pages, icons (such as user-interface objectsincluding soft keys), digital images, videos, animations, and the like.

In some embodiments, graphics module 132 stores data representinggraphics to be used. Each graphic is, optionally, assigned acorresponding code. Graphics module 132 receives, from applicationsetc., one or more codes specifying graphics to be displayed along with,if necessary, coordinate data and other graphic property data, and thengenerates screen image data to output to display controller 156.

Haptic feedback module 133 includes various software components forgenerating instructions used by tactile output generator(s) 167 toproduce tactile outputs at one or more locations on device 100 inresponse to user interactions with device 100.

Text input module 134, which is, optionally, a component of graphicsmodule 132, provides soft keyboards for entering text in variousapplications (e.g., contacts 137, e-mail 140, IM 141, browser 147, andany other application that needs text input).

GPS module 135 determines the location of the device and provides thisinformation for use in various applications (e.g., to telephone 138 foruse in location-based dialing; to camera 143 as picture/video metadata;and to applications that provide location-based services such as weatherwidgets, local yellow page widgets, and map/navigation widgets).

Applications 136 optionally include the following modules (or sets ofinstructions), or a subset or superset thereof:

-   -   Contacts module 137 (sometimes called an address book or contact        list);    -   Telephone module 138;    -   Video conference module 139;    -   E-mail client module 140;    -   Instant messaging (IM) module 141;    -   Workout support module 142;    -   Camera module 143 for still and/or video images;    -   Image management module 144;    -   Video player module;    -   Music player module;    -   Browser module 147;    -   Calendar module 148;    -   Widget modules 149, which optionally include one or more of:        weather widget 149-1, stocks widget 149-2, calculator widget        149-3, alarm clock widget 149-4, dictionary widget 149-5, and        other widgets obtained by the user, as well as user-created        widgets 149-6;    -   Widget creator module 150 for making user-created widgets 149-6;    -   Search module 151;    -   Video and music player module 152, which merges video player        module and music player module;    -   Notes module 153;    -   Map module 154; and/or    -   Online video module 155.

Examples of other applications 136 that are, optionally, stored inmemory 102 include other word processing applications, other imageediting applications, drawing applications, presentation applications,JAVA-enabled applications, encryption, digital rights management, voicerecognition, and voice replication.

In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156,contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module134, contacts module 137 are, optionally, used to manage an address bookor contact list (e.g., stored in application internal state 192 ofcontacts module 137 in memory 102 or memory 370), including: addingname(s) to the address book; deleting name(s) from the address book;associating telephone number(s), e-mail address(es), physicaladdress(es) or other information with a name; associating an image witha name; categorizing and sorting names; providing telephone numbers ore-mail addresses to initiate and/or facilitate communications bytelephone 138, video conference module 139, e-mail 140, or IM 141; andso forth.

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111,microphone 113, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motionmodule 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, telephonemodule 138 are optionally, used to enter a sequence of characterscorresponding to a telephone number, access one or more telephonenumbers in contacts module 137, modify a telephone number that has beenentered, dial a respective telephone number, conduct a conversation, anddisconnect or hang up when the conversation is completed. As notedabove, the wireless communication optionally uses any of a plurality ofcommunications standards, protocols, and technologies.

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111,microphone 113, touch screen 112, display controller 156, optical sensor164, optical sensor controller 158, contact/motion module 130, graphicsmodule 132, text input module 134, contacts module 137, and telephonemodule 138, video conference module 139 includes executable instructionsto initiate, conduct, and terminate a video conference between a userand one or more other participants in accordance with user instructions.

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, displaycontroller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and textinput module 134, e-mail client module 140 includes executableinstructions to create, send, receive, and manage e-mail in response touser instructions. In conjunction with image management module 144,e-mail client module 140 makes it very easy to create and send e-mailswith still or video images taken with camera module 143.

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, displaycontroller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and textinput module 134, the instant messaging module 141 includes executableinstructions to enter a sequence of characters corresponding to aninstant message, to modify previously entered characters, to transmit arespective instant message (for example, using a Short Message Service(SMS) or Multimedia Message Service (MMS) protocol for telephony-basedinstant messages or using XMPP, SIMPLE, or IMPS for Internet-basedinstant messages), to receive instant messages, and to view receivedinstant messages. In some embodiments, transmitted and/or receivedinstant messages optionally include graphics, photos, audio files, videofiles and/or other attachments as are supported in an MMS and/or anEnhanced Messaging Service (EMS). As used herein, “instant messaging”refers to both telephony-based messages (e.g., messages sent using SMSor MMS) and Internet-based messages (e.g., messages sent using XMPP,SIMPLE, or IMPS).

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, displaycontroller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, textinput module 134, GPS module 135, map module 154, and music playermodule, workout support module 142 includes executable instructions tocreate workouts (e.g., with time, distance, and/or calorie burninggoals); communicate with workout sensors (sports devices); receiveworkout sensor data: calibrate sensors used to monitor a workout; selectand play music for a workout; and display, store, and transmit workoutdata.

In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, opticalsensor(s) 164, optical sensor controller 158, contact/motion module 130,graphics module 132, and image management module 144, camera module 143includes executable instructions to capture still images or video(including a video stream) and store them into memory 102, modifycharacteristics of a still image or video, or delete a still image orvideo from memory 102.

In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156,contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134,and camera module 143, image management module 144 includes executableinstructions to arrange, modify (e.g., edit), or otherwise manipulate,label, delete, present (e.g., in a digital slide show or album), andstore still and/or video images.

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, displaycontroller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and textinput module 134, browser module 147 includes executable instructions tobrowse the Internet in accordance with user instructions, includingsearching, linking to, receiving, and displaying web pages or portionsthereof, as well as attachments and other files linked to web pages.

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, displaycontroller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, textinput module 134, e-mail client module 140, and browser module 147,calendar module 148 includes executable instructions to create, display,modify, and store calendars and data associated with calendars (e.g.,calendar entries, to-do lists, etc.) in accordance with userinstructions.

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, displaycontroller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, textinput module 134, and browser module 147, widget modules 149 aremini-applications that are, optionally, downloaded and used by a user(e.g., weather widget 149-1, stocks widget 149-2, calculator widget149-3, alarm clock widget 149-4, and dictionary widget 149-5) or createdby the user (e.g., user-created widget 149-6). In some embodiments, awidget includes an HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) file, a CSS(Cascading Style Sheets) file, and a JavaScript file. In someembodiments, a widget includes an XML (Extensible Markup Language) fileand a JavaScript file (e.g., Yahoo!Widgets).

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, displaycontroller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, textinput module 134, and browser module 147, the widget creator module 150are, optionally, used by a user to create widgets (e.g., turning auser-specified portion of a web page into a widget).

In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156,contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module134, search module 151 includes executable instructions to search fortext, music, sound, image, video, and/or other files in memory 102 thatmatch one or more search criteria (e.g., one or more user-specifiedsearch terms) in accordance with user instructions.

In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156,contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, audio circuitry 110,speaker 111, RF circuitry 108, and browser module 147, video and musicplayer module 152 includes executable instructions that allow the userto download and play back recorded music and other sound files stored inone or more file formats, such as MP3 or AAC files, and executableinstructions to display, present, or otherwise play back videos (e.g.,on touch screen 112 or on an external, connected display via externalport 124). In some embodiments, device 100 optionally includes thefunctionality of an MP3 player, such as an iPod (trademark of AppleInc.).

In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156,contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module134, notes module 153 includes executable instructions to create andmanage notes, to-do lists, and the like in accordance with userinstructions.

In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, displaycontroller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, textinput module 134, GPS module 135, and browser module 147, map module 154are, optionally, used to receive, display, modify, and store maps anddata associated with maps (e.g., driving directions, data on stores andother points of interest at or near a particular location, and otherlocation-based data) in accordance with user instructions.

In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156,contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, audio circuitry 110,speaker 111, RF circuitry 108, text input module 134, e-mail clientmodule 140, and browser module 147, online video module 155 includesinstructions that allow the user to access, browse, receive (e.g., bystreaming and/or download), play back (e.g., on the touch screen or onan external, connected display via external port 124), send an e-mailwith a link to a particular online video, and otherwise manage onlinevideos in one or more file formats, such as H.264. In some embodiments,instant messaging module 141, rather than e-mail client module 140, isused to send a link to a particular online video. Additional descriptionof the online video application can be found in U.S. Provisional PatentApplication No. 60/936,562, “Portable Multifunction Device, Method, andGraphical User Interface for Playing Online Videos,” filed Jun. 20,2007, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/968,067, “PortableMultifunction Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for PlayingOnline Videos,” filed Dec. 31, 2007, the contents of which are herebyincorporated by reference in their entirety.

Each of the above-identified modules and applications corresponds to aset of executable instructions for performing one or more functionsdescribed above and the methods described in this application (e.g., thecomputer-implemented methods and other information processing methodsdescribed herein). These modules (e.g., sets of instructions) need notbe implemented as separate software programs, procedures, or modules,and thus various subsets of these modules are, optionally, combined orotherwise rearranged in various embodiments. For example, video playermodule is, optionally, combined with music player module into a singlemodule (e.g., video and music player module 152, FIG. 1A). In someembodiments, memory 102 optionally stores a subset of the modules anddata structures identified above. Furthermore, memory 102 optionallystores additional modules and data structures not described above.

In some embodiments, device 100 is a device where operation of apredefined set of functions on the device is performed exclusivelythrough a touch screen and/or a touchpad. By using a touch screen and/ora touchpad as the primary input control device for operation of device100, the number of physical input control devices (such as push buttons,dials, and the like) on device 100 is, optionally, reduced.

The predefined set of functions that are performed exclusively through atouch screen and/or a touchpad optionally include navigation betweenuser interfaces. In some embodiments, the touchpad, when touched by theuser, navigates device 100 to a main, home, or root menu from any userinterface that is displayed on device 100. In such embodiments, a “menubutton” is implemented using a touchpad. In some other embodiments, themenu button is a physical push button or other physical input controldevice instead of a touchpad.

FIG. 1B is a block diagram illustrating exemplary components for eventhandling in accordance with some embodiments. In some embodiments,memory 102 (FIG. 1A) or 370 (FIG. 3) includes event sorter 170 (e.g., inoperating system 126) and a respective application 136-1 (e.g., any ofthe aforementioned applications 137-151, 155, 380-390).

Event sorter 170 receives event information and determines theapplication 136-1 and application view 191 of application 136-1 to whichto deliver the event information. Event sorter 170 includes eventmonitor 171 and event dispatcher module 174. In some embodiments,application 136-1 includes application internal state 192, whichindicates the current application view(s) displayed on touch-sensitivedisplay 112 when the application is active or executing. In someembodiments, device/global internal state 157 is used by event sorter170 to determine which application(s) is (are) currently active, andapplication internal state 192 is used by event sorter 170 to determineapplication views 191 to which to deliver event information.

In some embodiments, application internal state 192 includes additionalinformation, such as one or more of: resume information to be used whenapplication 136-1 resumes execution, user interface state informationthat indicates information being displayed or that is ready for displayby application 136-1, a state queue for enabling the user to go back toa prior state or view of application 136-1, and a redo/undo queue ofprevious actions taken by the user.

Event monitor 171 receives event information from peripherals interface118. Event information includes information about a sub-event (e.g., auser touch on touch-sensitive display 112, as part of a multi-touchgesture). Peripherals interface 118 transmits information it receivesfrom I/O subsystem 106 or a sensor, such as proximity sensor 166,accelerometer(s) 168, and/or microphone 113 (through audio circuitry110). Information that peripherals interface 118 receives from I/Osubsystem 106 includes information from touch-sensitive display 112 or atouch-sensitive surface.

In some embodiments, event monitor 171 sends requests to the peripheralsinterface 118 at predetermined intervals. In response, peripheralsinterface 118 transmits event information. In other embodiments,peripherals interface 118 transmits event information only when there isa significant event (e.g., receiving an input above a predeterminednoise threshold and/or for more than a predetermined duration).

In some embodiments, event sorter 170 also includes a hit viewdetermination module 172 and/or an active event recognizer determinationmodule 173.

Hit view determination module 172 provides software procedures fordetermining where a sub-event has taken place within one or more viewswhen touch-sensitive display 112 displays more than one view. Views aremade up of controls and other elements that a user can see on thedisplay.

Another aspect of the user interface associated with an application is aset of views, sometimes herein called application views or userinterface windows, in which information is displayed and touch-basedgestures occur. The application views (of a respective application) inwhich a touch is detected optionally correspond to programmatic levelswithin a programmatic or view hierarchy of the application. For example,the lowest level view in which a touch is detected is, optionally,called the hit view, and the set of events that are recognized as properinputs are, optionally, determined based, at least in part, on the hitview of the initial touch that begins a touch-based gesture.

Hit view determination module 172 receives information related tosub-events of a touch-based gesture. When an application has multipleviews organized in a hierarchy, hit view determination module 172identifies a hit view as the lowest view in the hierarchy which shouldhandle the sub-event. In most circumstances, the hit view is the lowestlevel view in which an initiating sub-event occurs (e.g., the firstsub-event in the sequence of sub-events that form an event or potentialevent). Once the hit view is identified by the hit view determinationmodule 172, the hit view typically receives all sub-events related tothe same touch or input source for which it was identified as the hitview.

Active event recognizer determination module 173 determines which viewor views within a view hierarchy should receive a particular sequence ofsub-events. In some embodiments, active event recognizer determinationmodule 173 determines that only the hit view should receive a particularsequence of sub-events. In other embodiments, active event recognizerdetermination module 173 determines that all views that include thephysical location of a sub-event are actively involved views, andtherefore determines that all actively involved views should receive aparticular sequence of sub-events. In other embodiments, even if touchsub-events were entirely confined to the area associated with oneparticular view, views higher in the hierarchy would still remain asactively involved views.

Event dispatcher module 174 dispatches the event information to an eventrecognizer (e.g., event recognizer 180). In embodiments including activeevent recognizer determination module 173, event dispatcher module 174delivers the event information to an event recognizer determined byactive event recognizer determination module 173. In some embodiments,event dispatcher module 174 stores in an event queue the eventinformation, which is retrieved by a respective event receiver 182.

In some embodiments, operating system 126 includes event sorter 170.Alternatively, application 136-1 includes event sorter 170. In yet otherembodiments, event sorter 170 is a stand-alone module, or a part ofanother module stored in memory 102, such as contact/motion module 130.

In some embodiments, application 136-1 includes a plurality of eventhandlers 190 and one or more application views 191, each of whichincludes instructions for handling touch events that occur within arespective view of the application's user interface. Each applicationview 191 of the application 136-1 includes one or more event recognizers180. Typically, a respective application view 191 includes a pluralityof event recognizers 180. In other embodiments, one or more of eventrecognizers 180 are part of a separate module, such as a user interfacekit or a higher level object from which application 136-1 inheritsmethods and other properties. In some embodiments, a respective eventhandler 190 includes one or more of: data updater 176, object updater177, GUI updater 178, and/or event data 179 received from event sorter170. Event handler 190 optionally utilizes or calls data updater 176,object updater 177, or GUI updater 178 to update the applicationinternal state 192. Alternatively, one or more of the application views191 include one or more respective event handlers 190. Also, in someembodiments, one or more of data updater 176, object updater 177, andGUI updater 178 are included in a respective application view 191.

A respective event recognizer 180 receives event information (e.g.,event data 179) from event sorter 170 and identifies an event from theevent information. Event recognizer 180 includes event receiver 182 andevent comparator 184. In some embodiments, event recognizer 180 alsoincludes at least a subset of: metadata 183, and event deliveryinstructions 188 (which optionally include sub-event deliveryinstructions).

Event receiver 182 receives event information from event sorter 170. Theevent information includes information about a sub-event, for example, atouch or a touch movement. Depending on the sub-event, the eventinformation also includes additional information, such as location ofthe sub-event. When the sub-event concerns motion of a touch, the eventinformation optionally also includes speed and direction of thesub-event. In some embodiments, events include rotation of the devicefrom one orientation to another (e.g., from a portrait orientation to alandscape orientation, or vice versa), and the event informationincludes corresponding information about the current orientation (alsocalled device attitude) of the device.

Event comparator 184 compares the event information to predefined eventor sub-event definitions and, based on the comparison, determines anevent or sub-event, or determines or updates the state of an event orsub-event. In some embodiments, event comparator 184 includes eventdefinitions 186. Event definitions 186 contain definitions of events(e.g., predefined sequences of sub-events), for example, event 1(187-1), event 2 (187-2), and others. In some embodiments, sub-events inan event (187) include, for example, touch begin, touch end, touchmovement, touch cancellation, and multiple touching. In one example, thedefinition for event 1 (187-1) is a double tap on a displayed object.The double tap, for example, comprises a first touch (touch begin) onthe displayed object for a predetermined phase, a first liftoff (touchend) for a predetermined phase, a second touch (touch begin) on thedisplayed object for a predetermined phase, and a second liftoff (touchend) for a predetermined phase. In another example, the definition forevent 2 (187-2) is a dragging on a displayed object. The dragging, forexample, comprises a touch (or contact) on the displayed object for apredetermined phase, a movement of the touch across touch-sensitivedisplay 112, and liftoff of the touch (touch end). In some embodiments,the event also includes information for one or more associated eventhandlers 190.

In some embodiments, event definition 187 includes a definition of anevent for a respective user-interface object. In some embodiments, eventcomparator 184 performs a hit test to determine which user-interfaceobject is associated with a sub-event. For example, in an applicationview in which three user-interface objects are displayed ontouch-sensitive display 112, when a touch is detected on touch-sensitivedisplay 112, event comparator 184 performs a hit test to determine whichof the three user-interface objects is associated with the touch(sub-event). If each displayed object is associated with a respectiveevent handler 190, the event comparator uses the result of the hit testto determine which event handler 190 should be activated. For example,event comparator 184 selects an event handler associated with thesub-event and the object triggering the hit test.

In some embodiments, the definition for a respective event (187) alsoincludes delayed actions that delay delivery of the event informationuntil after it has been determined whether the sequence of sub-eventsdoes or does not correspond to the event recognizer's event type.

When a respective event recognizer 180 determines that the series ofsub-events do not match any of the events in event definitions 186, therespective event recognizer 180 enters an event impossible, eventfailed, or event ended state, after which it disregards subsequentsub-events of the touch-based gesture. In this situation, other eventrecognizers, if any, that remain active for the hit view continue totrack and process sub-events of an ongoing touch-based gesture.

In some embodiments, a respective event recognizer 180 includes metadata183 with configurable properties, flags, and/or lists that indicate howthe event delivery system should perform sub-event delivery to activelyinvolved event recognizers. In some embodiments, metadata 183 includesconfigurable properties, flags, and/or lists that indicate how eventrecognizers interact, or are enabled to interact, with one another. Insome embodiments, metadata 183 includes configurable properties, flags,and/or lists that indicate whether sub-events are delivered to varyinglevels in the view or programmatic hierarchy.

In some embodiments, a respective event recognizer 180 activates eventhandler 190 associated with an event when one or more particularsub-events of an event are recognized. In some embodiments, a respectiveevent recognizer 180 delivers event information associated with theevent to event handler 190. Activating an event handler 190 is distinctfrom sending (and deferred sending) sub-events to a respective hit view.In some embodiments, event recognizer 180 throws a flag associated withthe recognized event, and event handler 190 associated with the flagcatches the flag and performs a predefined process.

In some embodiments, event delivery instructions 188 include sub-eventdelivery instructions that deliver event information about a sub-eventwithout activating an event handler. Instead, the sub-event deliveryinstructions deliver event information to event handlers associated withthe series of sub-events or to actively involved views. Event handlersassociated with the series of sub-events or with actively involved viewsreceive the event information and perform a predetermined process.

In some embodiments, data updater 176 creates and updates data used inapplication 136-1. For example, data updater 176 updates the telephonenumber used in contacts module 137, or stores a video file used in videoplayer module. In some embodiments, object updater 177 creates andupdates objects used in application 136-1. For example, object updater177 creates a new user-interface object or updates the position of auser-interface object. GUI updater 178 updates the GUI. For example, GUIupdater 178 prepares display information and sends it to graphics module132 for display on a touch-sensitive display.

In some embodiments, event handler(s) 190 includes or has access to dataupdater 176, object updater 177, and GUI updater 178. In someembodiments, data updater 176, object updater 177, and GUI updater 178are included in a single module of a respective application 136-1 orapplication view 191. In other embodiments, they are included in two ormore software modules.

It shall be understood that the foregoing discussion regarding eventhandling of user touches on touch-sensitive displays also applies toother forms of user inputs to operate multifunction devices 100 withinput devices, not all of which are initiated on touch screens. Forexample, mouse movement and mouse button presses, optionally coordinatedwith single or multiple keyboard presses or holds; contact movementssuch as taps, drags, scrolls, etc. on touchpads; pen stylus inputs;movement of the device; oral instructions; detected eye movements;biometric inputs; and/or any combination thereof are optionally utilizedas inputs corresponding to sub-events which define an event to berecognized.

FIG. 2 illustrates a portable multifunction device 100 having a touchscreen 112 in accordance with some embodiments. The touch screenoptionally displays one or more graphics within user interface (UI) 200.In this embodiment, as well as others described below, a user is enabledto select one or more of the graphics by making a gesture on thegraphics, for example, with one or more fingers 202 (not drawn to scalein the figure) or one or more styluses 203 (not drawn to scale in thefigure). In some embodiments, selection of one or more graphics occurswhen the user breaks contact with the one or more graphics. In someembodiments, the gesture optionally includes one or more taps, one ormore swipes (from left to right, right to left, upward and/or downward),and/or a rolling of a finger (from right to left, left to right, upwardand/or downward) that has made contact with device 100. In someimplementations or circumstances, inadvertent contact with a graphicdoes not select the graphic. For example, a swipe gesture that sweepsover an application icon optionally does not select the correspondingapplication when the gesture corresponding to selection is a tap.

Device 100 optionally also include one or more physical buttons, such as“home” or menu button 204. As described previously, menu button 204 is,optionally, used to navigate to any application 136 in a set ofapplications that are, optionally, executed on device 100.Alternatively, in some embodiments, the menu button is implemented as asoft key in a GUI displayed on touch screen 112.

In some embodiments, device 100 includes touch screen 112, menu button204, push button 206 for powering the device on/off and locking thedevice, volume adjustment button(s) 208, subscriber identity module(SIM) card slot 210, headset jack 212, and docking/charging externalport 124. Push button 206 is, optionally, used to turn the power on/offon the device by depressing the button and holding the button in thedepressed state for a predefined time interval; to lock the device bydepressing the button and releasing the button before the predefinedtime interval has elapsed; and/or to unlock the device or initiate anunlock process. In an alternative embodiment, device 100 also acceptsverbal input for activation or deactivation of some functions throughmicrophone 113. Device 100 also, optionally, includes one or morecontact intensity sensors 165 for detecting intensity of contacts ontouch screen 112 and/or one or more tactile output generators 167 forgenerating tactile outputs for a user of device 100.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an exemplary multifunction device with adisplay and a touch-sensitive surface in accordance with someembodiments. Device 300 need not be portable. In some embodiments,device 300 is a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a tablet computer,a multimedia player device, a navigation device, an educational device(such as a child's learning toy), a gaming system, or a control device(e.g., a home or industrial controller). Device 300 typically includesone or more processing units (CPUs) 310, one or more network or othercommunications interfaces 360, memory 370, and one or more communicationbuses 320 for interconnecting these components. Communication buses 320optionally include circuitry (sometimes called a chipset) thatinterconnects and controls communications between system components.Device 300 includes input/output (I/O) interface 330 comprising display340, which is typically a touch screen display. 1O interface 330 alsooptionally includes a keyboard and/or mouse (or other pointing device)350 and touchpad 355, tactile output generator 357 for generatingtactile outputs on device 300 (e.g., similar to tactile outputgenerator(s) 167 described above with reference to FIG. 1A), sensors 359(e.g., optical, acceleration, proximity, touch-sensitive, and/or contactintensity sensors similar to contact intensity sensor(s) 165 describedabove with reference to FIG. 1A). Memory 370 includes high-speed randomaccess memory, such as DRAM, SRAM, DDR RAM, or other random access solidstate memory devices; and optionally includes non-volatile memory, suchas one or more magnetic disk storage devices, optical disk storagedevices, flash memory devices, or other non-volatile solid state storagedevices. Memory 370 optionally includes one or more storage devicesremotely located from CPU(s) 310. In some embodiments, memory 370 storesprograms, modules, and data structures analogous to the programs,modules, and data structures stored in memory 102 of portablemultifunction device 100 (FIG. 1A), or a subset thereof. Furthermore,memory 370 optionally stores additional programs, modules, and datastructures not present in memory 102 of portable multifunction device100. For example, memory 370 of device 300 optionally stores drawingmodule 380, presentation module 382, word processing module 384, websitecreation module 386, disk authoring module 388, and/or spreadsheetmodule 390, while memory 102 of portable multifunction device 100 (FIG.1A) optionally does not store these modules.

Each of the above-identified elements in FIG. 3 is, optionally, storedin one or more of the previously mentioned memory devices. Each of theabove-identified modules corresponds to a set of instructions forperforming a function described above. The above-identified modules orprograms (e.g., sets of instructions) need not be implemented asseparate software programs, procedures, or modules, and thus varioussubsets of these modules are, optionally, combined or otherwiserearranged in various embodiments. In some embodiments, memory 370optionally stores a subset of the modules and data structures identifiedabove. Furthermore, memory 370 optionally stores additional modules anddata structures not described above.

Attention is now directed towards embodiments of user interfaces thatare, optionally, implemented on, for example, portable multifunctiondevice 100.

FIG. 4A illustrates an exemplary user interface for a menu ofapplications on portable multifunction device 100 in accordance withsome embodiments. Similar user interfaces are, optionally, implementedon device 300. In some embodiments, user interface 400 includes thefollowing elements, or a subset or superset thereof:

-   -   Signal strength indicator(s) 402 for wireless communication(s),        such as cellular and Wi-Fi signals;    -   Time 404;    -   Bluetooth indicator 405;    -   Battery status indicator 406;    -   Tray 408 with icons for frequently used applications, such as:        -   Icon 416 for telephone module 138, labeled “Phone,” which            optionally includes an indicator 414 of the number of missed            calls or voicemail messages;        -   Icon 418 for e-mail client module 140, labeled “Mail,” which            optionally includes an indicator 410 of the number of unread            e-mails;        -   Icon 420 for browser module 147, labeled “Browser;” and        -   Icon 422 for video and music player module 152, also            referred to as iPod (trademark of Apple Inc.) module 152,            labeled “iPod;” and    -   Icons for other applications, such as:        -   Icon 424 for IM module 141, labeled “Messages;”        -   Icon 426 for calendar module 148, labeled “Calendar;”        -   Icon 428 for image management module 144, labeled “Photos;”        -   Icon 430 for camera module 143, labeled “Camera;”        -   Icon 432 for online video module 155, labeled “Online            Video;”        -   Icon 434 for stocks widget 149-2, labeled “Stocks;”        -   Icon 436 for map module 154, labeled “Maps;”        -   Icon 438 for weather widget 149-1, labeled “Weather;”        -   Icon 440 for alarm clock widget 149-4, labeled “Clock;”        -   Icon 442 for workout support module 142, labeled “Workout            Support;”        -   Icon 444 for notes module 153, labeled “Notes;” and        -   Icon 446 for a settings application or module, labeled            “Settings,” which provides access to settings for device 100            and its various applications 136.

It should be noted that the icon labels illustrated in FIG. 4A aremerely exemplary. For example, icon 422 for video and music playermodule 152 is labeled “Music” or “Music Player.” Other labels are,optionally, used for various application icons. In some embodiments, alabel for a respective application icon includes a name of anapplication corresponding to the respective application icon. In someembodiments, a label for a particular application icon is distinct froma name of an application corresponding to the particular applicationicon.

FIG. 4B illustrates an exemplary user interface on a device (e.g.,device 300, FIG. 3) with a touch-sensitive surface 451 (e.g., a tabletor touchpad 355, FIG. 3) that is separate from the display 450 (e.g.,touch screen display 112). Device 300 also, optionally, includes one ormore contact intensity sensors (e.g., one or more of sensors 359) fordetecting intensity of contacts on touch-sensitive surface 451 and/orone or more tactile output generators 357 for generating tactile outputsfor a user of device 300.

Although some of the examples that follow will be given with referenceto inputs on touch screen display 112 (where the touch-sensitive surfaceand the display are combined), in some embodiments, the device detectsinputs on a touch-sensitive surface that is separate from the display,as shown in FIG. 4B. In some embodiments, the touch-sensitive surface(e.g., 451 in FIG. 4B) has a primary axis (e.g., 452 in FIG. 4B) thatcorresponds to a primary axis (e.g., 453 in FIG. 4B) on the display(e.g., 450). In accordance with these embodiments, the device detectscontacts (e.g., 460 and 462 in FIG. 4B) with the touch-sensitive surface451 at locations that correspond to respective locations on the display(e.g., in FIG. 4B, 460 corresponds to 468 and 462 corresponds to 470).In this way, user inputs (e.g., contacts 460 and 462, and movementsthereof) detected by the device on the touch-sensitive surface (e.g.,451 in FIG. 4B) are used by the device to manipulate the user interfaceon the display (e.g., 450 in FIG. 4B) of the multifunction device whenthe touch-sensitive surface is separate from the display. It should beunderstood that similar methods are, optionally, used for other userinterfaces described herein.

Additionally, while the following examples are given primarily withreference to finger inputs (e.g., finger contacts, finger tap gestures,finger swipe gestures), it should be understood that, in someembodiments, one or more of the finger inputs are replaced with inputfrom another input device (e.g., a mouse-based input or stylus input).For example, a swipe gesture is, optionally, replaced with a mouse click(e.g., instead of a contact) followed by movement of the cursor alongthe path of the swipe (e.g., instead of movement of the contact). Asanother example, a tap gesture is, optionally, replaced with a mouseclick while the cursor is located over the location of the tap gesture(e.g., instead of detection of the contact followed by ceasing to detectthe contact). Similarly, when multiple user inputs are simultaneouslydetected, it should be understood that multiple computer mice are,optionally, used simultaneously, or a mouse and finger contacts are,optionally, used simultaneously.

FIG. 5A illustrates exemplary personal electronic device 500. Device 500includes body 502. In some embodiments, device 500 can include some orall of the features described with respect to devices 100 and 300 (e.g.,FIGS. 1A-4B). In some embodiments, device 500 has touch-sensitivedisplay screen 504, hereafter touch screen 504. Alternatively, or inaddition to touch screen 504, device 500 has a display and atouch-sensitive surface. As with devices 100 and 300, in someembodiments, touch screen 504 (or the touch-sensitive surface)optionally includes one or more intensity sensors for detectingintensity of contacts (e.g., touches) being applied. The one or moreintensity sensors of touch screen 504 (or the touch-sensitive surface)can provide output data that represents the intensity of touches. Theuser interface of device 500 can respond to touches based on theirintensity, meaning that touches of different intensities can invokedifferent user interface operations on device 500.

Exemplary techniques for detecting and processing touch intensity arefound, for example, in related applications: International PatentApplication Serial No. PCT/US2013/040061, titled “Device, Method, andGraphical User Interface for Displaying User Interface ObjectsCorresponding to an Application,” filed May 8, 2013, published as WIPOPublication No. WO/2013/169849, and International Patent ApplicationSerial No. PCT/US2013/069483, titled “Device, Method, and Graphical UserInterface for Transitioning Between Touch Input to Display OutputRelationships,” filed Nov. 11, 2013, published as WIPO Publication No.WO/2014/105276, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference intheir entirety.

In some embodiments, device 500 has one or more input mechanisms 506 and508. Input mechanisms 506 and 508, if included, can be physical.Examples of physical input mechanisms include push buttons and rotatablemechanisms. In some embodiments, device 500 has one or more attachmentmechanisms. Such attachment mechanisms, if included, can permitattachment of device 500 with, for example, hats, eyewear, earrings,necklaces, shirts, jackets, bracelets, watch straps, chains, trousers,belts, shoes, purses, backpacks, and so forth. These attachmentmechanisms permit device 500 to be worn by a user.

FIG. 5B depicts exemplary personal electronic device 500. In someembodiments, device 500 can include some or all of the componentsdescribed with respect to FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 3. Device 500 has bus 512that operatively couples I/O section 514 with one or more computerprocessors 516 and memory 518. I/O section 514 can be connected todisplay 504, which can have touch-sensitive component 522 and,optionally, intensity sensor 524 (e.g., contact intensity sensor). Inaddition, I/O section 514 can be connected with communication unit 530for receiving application and operating system data, using Wi-Fi,Bluetooth, near field communication (NFC), cellular, and/or otherwireless communication techniques. Device 500 can include inputmechanisms 506 and/or 508. Input mechanism 506 is, optionally, arotatable input device or a depressible and rotatable input device, forexample. Input mechanism 508 is, optionally, a button, in some examples.

Input mechanism 508 is, optionally, a microphone, in some examples.Personal electronic device 500 optionally includes various sensors, suchas GPS sensor 532, accelerometer 534, directional sensor 540 (e.g.,compass), gyroscope 536, motion sensor 538, and/or a combinationthereof, all of which can be operatively connected to I/O section 514.

Memory 518 of personal electronic device 500 can include one or morenon-transitory computer-readable storage mediums, for storingcomputer-executable instructions, which, when executed by one or morecomputer processors 516, for example, can cause the computer processorsto perform the techniques described below, including processes 700, 900,and 1100 (FIGS. 7A-7B, 9A-9B, and 11). A computer-readable storagemedium can be any medium that can tangibly contain or storecomputer-executable instructions for use by or in connection with theinstruction execution system, apparatus, or device. In some examples,the storage medium is a transitory computer-readable storage medium. Insome examples, the storage medium is a non-transitory computer-readablestorage medium. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium caninclude, but is not limited to, magnetic, optical, and/or semiconductorstorages. Examples of such storage include magnetic disks, optical discsbased on CD, DVD, or Blu-ray technologies, as well as persistentsolid-state memory such as flash, solid-state drives, and the like.Personal electronic device 500 is not limited to the components andconfiguration of FIG. 5B, but can include other or additional componentsin multiple configurations.

As used here, the term “affordance” refers to a user-interactivegraphical user interface object that is, optionally, displayed on thedisplay screen of devices 100, 300, and/or 500 (FIGS. 1A, 3, and 5A-5B).For example, an image (e.g., icon), a button, and text (e.g., hyperlink)each optionally constitute an affordance.

As used herein, the term “focus selector” refers to an input elementthat indicates a current part of a user interface with which a user isinteracting. In some implementations that include a cursor or otherlocation marker, the cursor acts as a “focus selector” so that when aninput (e.g., a press input) is detected on a touch-sensitive surface(e.g., touchpad 355 in FIG. 3 or touch-sensitive surface 451 in FIG. 4B)while the cursor is over a particular user interface element (e.g., abutton, window, slider, or other user interface element), the particularuser interface element is adjusted in accordance with the detectedinput. In some implementations that include a touch screen display(e.g., touch-sensitive display system 112 in FIG. 1A or touch screen 112in FIG. 4A) that enables direct interaction with user interface elementson the touch screen display, a detected contact on the touch screen actsas a “focus selector” so that when an input (e.g., a press input by thecontact) is detected on the touch screen display at a location of aparticular user interface element (e.g., a button, window, slider, orother user interface element), the particular user interface element isadjusted in accordance with the detected input. In some implementations,focus is moved from one region of a user interface to another region ofthe user interface without corresponding movement of a cursor ormovement of a contact on a touch screen display (e.g., by using a tabkey or arrow keys to move focus from one button to another button); inthese implementations, the focus selector moves in accordance withmovement of focus between different regions of the user interface.Without regard to the specific form taken by the focus selector, thefocus selector is generally the user interface element (or contact on atouch screen display) that is controlled by the user so as tocommunicate the user's intended interaction with the user interface(e.g., by indicating, to the device, the element of the user interfacewith which the user is intending to interact). For example, the locationof a focus selector (e.g., a cursor, a contact, or a selection box) overa respective button while a press input is detected on thetouch-sensitive surface (e.g., a touchpad or touch screen) will indicatethat the user is intending to activate the respective button (as opposedto other user interface elements shown on a display of the device).

As used in the specification and claims, the term “characteristicintensity” of a contact refers to a characteristic of the contact basedon one or more intensities of the contact. In some embodiments, thecharacteristic intensity is based on multiple intensity samples. Thecharacteristic intensity is, optionally, based on a predefined number ofintensity samples, or a set of intensity samples collected during apredetermined time period (e.g., 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10seconds) relative to a predefined event (e.g., after detecting thecontact, prior to detecting liftoff of the contact, before or afterdetecting a start of movement of the contact, prior to detecting an endof the contact, before or after detecting an increase in intensity ofthe contact, and/or before or after detecting a decrease in intensity ofthe contact). A characteristic intensity of a contact is, optionally,based on one or more of: a maximum value of the intensities of thecontact, a mean value of the intensities of the contact, an averagevalue of the intensities of the contact, a top 10 percentile value ofthe intensities of the contact, a value at the half maximum of theintensities of the contact, a value at the 90 percent maximum of theintensities of the contact, or the like. In some embodiments, theduration of the contact is used in determining the characteristicintensity (e.g., when the characteristic intensity is an average of theintensity of the contact over time). In some embodiments, thecharacteristic intensity is compared to a set of one or more intensitythresholds to determine whether an operation has been performed by auser. For example, the set of one or more intensity thresholdsoptionally includes a first intensity threshold and a second intensitythreshold. In this example, a contact with a characteristic intensitythat does not exceed the first threshold results in a first operation, acontact with a characteristic intensity that exceeds the first intensitythreshold and does not exceed the second intensity threshold results ina second operation, and a contact with a characteristic intensity thatexceeds the second threshold results in a third operation. In someembodiments, a comparison between the characteristic intensity and oneor more thresholds is used to determine whether or not to perform one ormore operations (e.g., whether to perform a respective operation orforgo performing the respective operation), rather than being used todetermine whether to perform a first operation or a second operation.

In some embodiments, a portion of a gesture is identified for purposesof determining a characteristic intensity. For example, atouch-sensitive surface optionally receives a continuous swipe contacttransitioning from a start location and reaching an end location, atwhich point the intensity of the contact increases. In this example, thecharacteristic intensity of the contact at the end location is,optionally, based on only a portion of the continuous swipe contact, andnot the entire swipe contact (e.g., only the portion of the swipecontact at the end location). In some embodiments, a smoothing algorithmis, optionally, applied to the intensities of the swipe contact prior todetermining the characteristic intensity of the contact. For example,the smoothing algorithm optionally includes one or more of: anunweighted sliding-average smoothing algorithm, a triangular smoothingalgorithm, a median filter smoothing algorithm, and/or an exponentialsmoothing algorithm. In some circumstances, these smoothing algorithmseliminate narrow spikes or dips in the intensities of the swipe contactfor purposes of determining a characteristic intensity.

The intensity of a contact on the touch-sensitive surface is,optionally, characterized relative to one or more intensity thresholds,such as a contact-detection intensity threshold, a light press intensitythreshold, a deep press intensity threshold, and/or one or more otherintensity thresholds. In some embodiments, the light press intensitythreshold corresponds to an intensity at which the device will performoperations typically associated with clicking a button of a physicalmouse or a trackpad. In some embodiments, the deep press intensitythreshold corresponds to an intensity at which the device will performoperations that are different from operations typically associated withclicking a button of a physical mouse or a trackpad. In someembodiments, when a contact is detected with a characteristic intensitybelow the light press intensity threshold (e.g., and above a nominalcontact-detection intensity threshold below which the contact is nolonger detected), the device will move a focus selector in accordancewith movement of the contact on the touch-sensitive surface withoutperforming an operation associated with the light press intensitythreshold or the deep press intensity threshold. Generally, unlessotherwise stated, these intensity thresholds are consistent betweendifferent sets of user interface figures.

An increase of characteristic intensity of the contact from an intensitybelow the light press intensity threshold to an intensity between thelight press intensity threshold and the deep press intensity thresholdis sometimes referred to as a “light press” input. An increase ofcharacteristic intensity of the contact from an intensity below the deeppress intensity threshold to an intensity above the deep press intensitythreshold is sometimes referred to as a “deep press” input. An increaseof characteristic intensity of the contact from an intensity below thecontact-detection intensity threshold to an intensity between thecontact-detection intensity threshold and the light press intensitythreshold is sometimes referred to as detecting the contact on thetouch-surface. A decrease of characteristic intensity of the contactfrom an intensity above the contact-detection intensity threshold to anintensity below the contact-detection intensity threshold is sometimesreferred to as detecting liftoff of the contact from the touch-surface.In some embodiments, the contact-detection intensity threshold is zero.In some embodiments, the contact-detection intensity threshold isgreater than zero.

In some embodiments described herein, one or more operations areperformed in response to detecting a gesture that includes a respectivepress input or in response to detecting the respective press inputperformed with a respective contact (or a plurality of contacts), wherethe respective press input is detected based at least in part ondetecting an increase in intensity of the contact (or plurality ofcontacts) above a press-input intensity threshold. In some embodiments,the respective operation is performed in response to detecting theincrease in intensity of the respective contact above the press-inputintensity threshold (e.g., a “down stroke” of the respective pressinput). In some embodiments, the press input includes an increase inintensity of the respective contact above the press-input intensitythreshold and a subsequent decrease in intensity of the contact belowthe press-input intensity threshold, and the respective operation isperformed in response to detecting the subsequent decrease in intensityof the respective contact below the press-input threshold (e.g., an “upstroke” of the respective press input).

In some embodiments, the device employs intensity hysteresis to avoidaccidental inputs sometimes termed “jitter,” where the device defines orselects a hysteresis intensity threshold with a predefined relationshipto the press-input intensity threshold (e.g., the hysteresis intensitythreshold is X intensity units lower than the press-input intensitythreshold or the hysteresis intensity threshold is 75%, 90%, or somereasonable proportion of the press-input intensity threshold). Thus, insome embodiments, the press input includes an increase in intensity ofthe respective contact above the press-input intensity threshold and asubsequent decrease in intensity of the contact below the hysteresisintensity threshold that corresponds to the press-input intensitythreshold, and the respective operation is performed in response todetecting the subsequent decrease in intensity of the respective contactbelow the hysteresis intensity threshold (e.g., an “up stroke” of therespective press input). Similarly, in some embodiments, the press inputis detected only when the device detects an increase in intensity of thecontact from an intensity at or below the hysteresis intensity thresholdto an intensity at or above the press-input intensity threshold and,optionally, a subsequent decrease in intensity of the contact to anintensity at or below the hysteresis intensity, and the respectiveoperation is performed in response to detecting the press input (e.g.,the increase in intensity of the contact or the decrease in intensity ofthe contact, depending on the circumstances).

For ease of explanation, the descriptions of operations performed inresponse to a press input associated with a press-input intensitythreshold or in response to a gesture including the press input are,optionally, triggered in response to detecting either: an increase inintensity of a contact above the press-input intensity threshold, anincrease in intensity of a contact from an intensity below thehysteresis intensity threshold to an intensity above the press-inputintensity threshold, a decrease in intensity of the contact below thepress-input intensity threshold, and/or a decrease in intensity of thecontact below the hysteresis intensity threshold corresponding to thepress-input intensity threshold. Additionally, in examples where anoperation is described as being performed in response to detecting adecrease in intensity of a contact below the press-input intensitythreshold, the operation is, optionally, performed in response todetecting a decrease in intensity of the contact below a hysteresisintensity threshold corresponding to, and lower than, the press-inputintensity threshold.

Attention is now directed towards embodiments of user interfaces (“UI”)and associated processes that are implemented on an electronic device,such as portable multifunction device 100, device 300, or device 500.

FIGS. 6A-6T illustrate exemplary user interfaces for adjusting asimulated depth effect (e.g., a Bokeh effect), in accordance with someembodiments. The user interfaces in these figures are used to illustratethe processes described below, including the processes in FIGS. 7A-7B.

FIG. 6A illustrates a front-view 600A and a rear-view 600B of anelectronic device 600 (e.g., a smartphone). Electronic device 600includes a display 602 (e.g., integrated with a touch-sensitivesurface), an input device 604 (e.g., a mechanical input button, apress-able input button), a front-facing sensor 606 (e.g., including oneor more front-facing cameras), and a rear-facing sensor 608 (e.g.,including one or more rear-facing cameras). In some embodiments,electronic device 600 also includes one or more biometric sensors (e.g.,a fingerprint sensor, a facial recognition sensor, an iris/retinascanner).

Electronic device 600 optionally also includes one or more depth camerasensors (e.g., similar to one or more depth camera sensors 175 describedwith reference to FIG. 1A). The one or more depth camera sensors receivedata from the environment to create a three-dimensional model of anobject (e.g., a face) within a scene from a viewpoint (e.g., a depthcamera sensor). In some embodiments, in conjunction with an imagingmodule (e.g., similar to imaging module 143 described with reference toFIG. 1A, and also called a camera module), the one or more depth camerasensors are optionally used to determine a depth map of differentportions of an image captured by the imaging module. In someembodiments, one or more depth camera sensors are located on the frontof device so that the user's image with depth information is,optionally, obtained for video conferencing while the user views theother video conference participants on the touch screen display and tocapture selfies with depth map data. In some embodiments, the one ormore depth camera sensors are located on the back of device, or on theback and the front of the device. In some embodiments, the position(s)of the one or more depth camera sensors can be changed by the user(e.g., by rotating the lens and the sensor in the device housing) sothat a depth camera sensor is used along with the touch screen displayfor both video conferencing and still and/or video image acquisition. Insome embodiments, the one or more depth camera sensors are integratedwith front-facing camera 606 and/or rear-facing camera 608.

In some embodiments, a depth map (e.g., depth map image) containsinformation (e.g., values) that relates to the distance of objects in ascene from a viewpoint (e.g., a camera, an optical sensor, a depthcamera sensor). In one embodiment of a depth map, each depth pixeldefines the position in the viewpoint's z-axis where its correspondingtwo-dimensional pixel is located. In some embodiments, a depth map iscomposed of pixels wherein each pixel is defined by a value (e.g.,0-255). For example, the “0” value represents pixels that are located atthe most distant place in a “three dimensional” scene and the “255”value represents pixels that are located closest to a viewpoint (e.g., acamera, an optical sensor, a depth camera sensor) in the “threedimensional” scene. In other embodiments, a depth map represents thedistance between an object in a scene and the plane of the viewpoint. Insome embodiments, the depth map includes information about the relativedepth of various features of an object of interest in view of the depthcamera (e.g., the relative depth of eyes, nose, mouth, ears of a user'sface). In some embodiments, the depth map includes information thatenables the device to determine contours of the object of interest in az direction.

In FIG. 6A, electronic device 600 displays, on display 602, a userinterface 610 (e.g., a lockscreen user interface) that includes anaffordance 612 for launching an image capture application (e.g., acamera application, an image/photo capturing and editing application).While displaying user interface 610, electronic device 600 detects(e.g., via a touch-sensitive surface of display 602) an activation 601of affordance 612 (e.g., a tap gesture on affordance 612).

In FIG. 6B, in response to detecting activation 601, electronic device600 displays, on display 602, a user interface 614 of the image captureapplication. In this example, image capture application is in a photomode. While displaying user interface 614 of the image captureapplication, electronic device 600 receives, via rear-facing camera 608,image data corresponding to the environment within the field-of-view ofrear-facing camera 608. In some examples, if the image captureapplication is in front-facing mode as opposed to rear-facing mode,electronic device 600 receives, via front-facing camera 606, image datacorresponding to the environment within the field-of-view offront-facing camera 606.

Electronic device 600 displays, in an image display region 616 of userinterface 614 of the image capture application, an image representation618 of the image data received via rear-facing camera 608. In thisexample, image representation 618 includes a subject 620 (e.g., a viewof a person that includes the face of the person and at least a portionof the upper body of the person). In this example, image representation618 also includes a light-emitting object 622A (corresponding to a reallight-emitting object in the real environment), light-emitting objects622B (corresponding to real light-emitting objects in the realenvironment), and light-emitting objects 622C (corresponding to reallight-emitting objects in the real environment). In this example, imagerepresentation 618 also includes a non-light emitting object 624(corresponding to a real non-light-emitting object in the realenvironment).

User interface 614 of the image capture application also includes afirst menu region 628A and a second menu region 628B. First menu region628A includes a plurality of affordances associated with adjusting imageeffects and/or properties. Second menu region 628B includes a pluralityof image capture mode options (e.g., photo mode, video mode, portraitmode, square mode, slow-motion mode). In FIG. 6B, electronic device 600detects (e.g., via a touch-sensitive surface of display 602) anactivation 603 of a portrait mode affordance 626 corresponding toportrait mode.

In FIG. 6C, in response to detecting activation 603 of portrait modeaffordance 626, electronic device 600 changes the current image capturemode of the image capture application from photo mode to portrait mode.In portrait mode, electronic device 600 displays, in first menu region628A of user interface 614, a depth effect affordance 630 (e.g., foradjusting a depth-of-field of image representation 618 by adjusting asimulated f-number, also known as the f-stop, f-ratio, or focal ratio).

Further, in portrait mode, electronic device 600 applies a simulateddepth effect (e.g., a Bokeh effect, a depth-of-field effect, with adefault 4.5 f-number) to image representation 618 displayed in imagedisplay region 616. In some embodiments, the simulated depth effect isapplied to the background of image representation 618, with subject 620as the focal point. In some embodiments, the simulated depth effect isapplied throughout image representation 618 based on a focal pointwithin subject 620 (e.g., the center region of the face of subject 620,such as the nose of subject 620).

As shown in FIG. 6C, with the simulated depth effect applied,depth-of-field properties of an object within image representation 618are adjusted based on one or more characteristics of the particularobject (e.g., the type of object, such as whether the object correspondsto a light-emitting object or to a non-light-emitting object, the shapeof the object, the distance of the object from the focal point). Forexample, the depth-of-field properties of light-emitting objects 622A,622B, and 622C in image representation 618 are adjusted more drasticallyrelative to non-light-emitting object 624 in image representation 618(e.g., such that the light-emitting objects look more blurred, larger,brighter, more saturated, and/or with a more distorted shape thannon-light-emitting objects). Adjustments to the depth-of-fieldproperties of an object based on one or more characteristics of theobject is described in greater detail below with reference to the userinterfaces of FIGS. 8A-8R.

In FIG. 6D, while in portrait mode, electronic device 600 detects (e.g.,via a touch-sensitive surface of display 602) an activation 605 of deptheffect affordance 630 (e.g., a tap gesture on depth effect affordance630). In some embodiments, electronic device 600 changes a visualcharacteristic of depth effect affordance (e.g., changes a color of theaffordance) upon detecting activation of the affordance. Alternatively,in FIG. 6E, while in portrait mode, electronic device 600 detects (e.g.,via a touch-sensitive surface of display 602) a swipe gesture 607 (e.g.,a vertical swipe gesture, a swipe-up gesture) within image displayregion 616.

In FIG. 6F, in response to detecting activation 605 of depth effectaffordance 630 or swipe gesture 607 on image display region 616,electronic device 600 shifts upwards image display region 616 withinuser interface 614 (such that first menu region 628A becomes verticallynarrower and second menu region 628B becomes vertically wider) todisplay, in second menu region 628B, a depth adjustment slider 632.

Depth adjustment slider 632 includes a plurality of tickmarks 634corresponding to f-numbers and a needle 636 indicating thecurrently-selected tickmark (and thus the currently-selected f-number).Depth adjustment slider 632 also includes a f-number indicator 638(e.g., located over or adjacent to needle 636) indicating the value ofthe currently-selected f-number. As previously mentioned, in someembodiments, the default f-number is 4.5. In some embodiments, inaddition to displaying the current f-number in f-number indicator 638,electronic device 600 also displays the current f-number in depth effectaffordance 630.

In FIG. 6G, while displaying depth adjustment slider 632, electronicdevice 600 detects (e.g., via a touch-sensitive surface of display 602)a swipe gesture 609 (e.g., a horizontal swipe gesture, a swipe-rightgesture) on depth adjustment slider 632 (e.g., over tickmarks 634). Insome examples, tickmarks 634 are (horizontally) shifted in response toswipe gesture 609 and needle 636 remains affixed. In some examples,needle 636 is shifted over affixed tickmarks 634 in response to a swipegesture on depth adjustment slider 632.

In FIG. 6H, in response to detecting swipe gesture 609, electronicdevice 600 adjusts, based on the focal point of image representation 618(e.g., the nose of subject 620), the depth-of-field properties of theobjects (e.g., light-emitting objects 622A, 622B, and 622C, andnon-light-emitting object 624) within image representation 618.

As shown by f-number indicator 638 (and, in some embodiments, also bydepth effect affordance 630), the current f-number (3.9) is decreasedfrom the previous (default) f-number (4.5) as a result of swipe gesture609. Light-emitting objects 622A, 622B, and 622C are more blurred,larger, brighter, more saturated, and/or with a more distorted shape inFIG. 6H (with a 3.9 f-number) than in FIG. 6G (with a 4.5 f-number) and,likewise, non-light-emitting object 624 is more blurred, larger, larger,more saturated, and/or with a more distorted shape in FIG. 6H than inFIG. 6G. The degree of change in the blurriness, the size, the degree ofbrightness, the degree of saturation, and/or the degree ofshape-distortion of the objects from the previous f-number (4.5) to thelower f-number (3.9) is more drastic for light-emitting objects ascompared to non-light-emitting objects.

Additionally, the shape of each object is further distorted based oneach object's distance from the focal point (e.g., the nose of subject620) of image representation 618 (e.g., if image representation 618 isviewed as an x, y-plane with the focal point being the center of theplane, the distance is measured as the straight line distance from thecenter of an object to the center of the plane). For example, the degreeof shape distortion of object 622B-1 is more drastic (e.g., such thatthe object is less circular and more oval/stretched) than the degree ofshape distortion of object 622B-2. Similarly, the degree of shapedistortion of object 622C-1 is more drastic (e.g., such that the objectis less circular and more oval/stretched) than the degree of shapedistortion of object 622C-2. As mentioned, the changes in thedepth-of-field properties of objects within the image representation aredescribed in greater detail below with reference to FIGS. 8A-8R.

In FIG. 6H, electronic device 600 detects (e.g., via a touch-sensitivesurface of display 602), a swipe gesture 611 (e.g., a continuation ofswipe gesture 609) on depth adjustment slider 632.

In FIG. 6I, in response to detecting swipe gesture 611, electronicdevice 600 further adjusts, based on the focal point of imagerepresentation 618 (e.g., the nose of subject 620), the depth-of-fieldproperties of the objects (e.g., light-emitting objects 622A, 622B, and622C, and non-light-emitting object 624) within image representation618.

As shown by f-number indicator 638 (and, in some embodiments, also bydepth effect affordance 630), the current f-number (1.6) is furtherdecreased from the previous f-number (3.9) as a result of swipe gesture611. Light-emitting objects 622A, 622B, and 622C are more blurred,larger, brighter, more saturated, and/or with a more distorted shape inFIG. 6I (with a 1.6 f-number) than in FIG. 6H (with a 3.9 f-number) and,likewise, non-light-emitting object 624 is more blurred, larger,brighter, more saturated, and/or with a more distorted shape in FIG. 6Ithan in FIG. 6H. The degree of change in the blurriness, the size, thedegree of brightness, the degree of saturation, and/or the degree ofshape-distortion of the objects from the previous f-number (3.9) to thelower f-number (1.6) is more drastic for light-emitting objects ascompared to non-light-emitting objects.

In FIG. 6J, while displaying, in image display region 616, imagerepresentation 618 corresponding to image data detected via rear-facingcamera 608, and while the simulated depth-of-field is set to a 1.6f-number (as indicated by f-number indicator 1.6) as previously set inFIG. 6I, electronic device 600 detects (e.g., via a touch-sensitivesurface of display 602) an activation 613 of image capture affordance640 (e.g., a tap gesture on image capture affordance 640).

In response to detecting activation 613 of image capture affordance 640,electronic device 600 stores (e.g., in a local memory of the deviceand/or a remote server accessible by the device) image datacorresponding to image representation 618 with the simulated deptheffect (with a 1.6 f-number) applied.

In FIG. 6K, electronic device 600 detects (e.g., via a touch-sensitivesurface of display 602) an activation 615 of a stored images affordance642 (e.g., a tap gesture on stored images affordance 642.

In FIG. 6L, in response to detecting activation 615 of stored imagesaffordance 642, electronic device displays, on display 602, a userinterface 644 of a stored images application. User interface 644includes an image display region 646 for displaying a stored image. InFIG. 6L, electronic device 600 displays, in image display region 646, astored image representation 648 corresponding to image representation618 captured in FIG. 6J. As with image representation 618, stored imagerepresentation 648 includes a subject 650 (corresponding to subject620), a light-emitting object 652A (corresponding to light-emittingobject 622A), light-emitting objects 652B (corresponding tolight-emitting objects 622B), light-emitting objects 652C (correspondingto light-emitting objects 622C), and non-light-emitting object 654corresponding to non-light-emitting object 624). Further, as with imagerepresentation 618 when captured (in FIG. 6J), stored imagerepresentation 648 is adjusted with a 1.6 f-number simulateddepth-of-field setting.

In FIG. 6L, while displaying stored image representation 648, electronicdevice 600 detects (e.g., via a touch-sensitive surface of display 602)an activation 617 of an edit affordance 656 of user interface 644 (e.g.,a tap gesture on edit affordance 656).

In FIG. 6M, in response to detecting activation 617 of edit affordance656, electronic device 600 displays (e.g., in a menu region of userinterface 644 below image display region 646 showing the stored imagerepresentation) depth adjustment slider 632 (set to a 1.6 f-number, asindicated by f-number indicator 638). In some examples, image displayregion 646 shifts upwards within user interface 644 to display depthadjustment slider 632 (e.g., similar to image display region 616shifting upwards, as described with reference to FIG. 6F). Electronicdevice 600 also displays (e.g., in a region of user interface 644 aboveimage display region 646 showing the stored image representation), adepth effect indicator 658 indicating that the currently-displayedstored image representation (stored image representation 648) isadjusted with a simulated depth effect.

In FIG. 6N, while displaying depth adjustment slider 632, electronicdevice 600 detects (e.g., via a touch-sensitive surface of display 602),a swipe gesture 619 (e.g., a horizontal swipe gesture, a swipe-leftgesture) on depth adjustment slider 632 (e.g., over tickmarks 634). Insome examples, tickmarks 634 are (horizontally) shifted in response toswipe gesture 619 and needle 636 remains affixed. In some examples,needle 636 is shifted over affixed tickmarks 634 in response to a swipegesture on depth adjustment slider 632.

In FIG. 6O, in response to detecting swipe gesture 619, electronicdevice 600 adjusts, based on the focal point of stored imagerepresentation 648 (e.g., the nose of subject 650), the depth-of-fieldproperties of the objects (e.g., light-emitting objects 652A, 652B, and652C, and non-light-emitting object 654) within stored imagerepresentation 648.

As shown by f-number indicator 638, the current f-number (4.9) isincreased from the previous (stored) f-number (1.6) as a result of swipegesture 619. As such, light-emitting objects 652A, 652B, and 652C areless blurred, smaller, less bright, less saturated, and/or with a lessdistorted shape (and more “sharp”) in FIG. 6O (with a 4.9 f-number) thanin FIG. 6N (with a 1.6 f-number) and, likewise, non-light-emittingobject 654 is less blurred, smaller, less bright, less saturated, and/orwith a less distorted shape and instead sharper in FIG. 6O than in FIG.6N. The degree of change in the blurriness, the size, the degree ofbrightness, the degree of saturation, and/or with the degree ofshape-distortion (and an increase in sharpness) of the objects from theprevious f-number (1.6) to the higher f-number (4.9) is more drastic forlight-emitting objects as compared to non-light-emitting objects. Asmentioned, the changes in the depth-of-field properties of objectswithin the image representation are described in greater detail belowwith reference to FIGS. 8A-8R.

In FIG. 6O, electronic device 600 detects (e.g., via a touch-sensitivesurface of display 602), a swipe gesture 621 (e.g., a continuation ofswipe gesture 619) on depth adjustment slider 632.

In FIG. 6P, in response to detecting swipe gesture 621, electronicdevice 600 further adjusts, based on the focal point of stored imagerepresentation 648 (e.g., the nose of subject 650), the depth-of-fieldproperties of the objects (e.g., light-emitting objects 652A, 652B, and652C, and non-light-emitting object 654) within stored imagerepresentation 648.

As shown by f-number indicator 638, the current f-number (8.7) isincreased from the previous f-number (4.9) as a result of swipe gesture621. As such, light-emitting objects 652A, 652B, and 652C are lessblurred, smaller, less bright, less saturated, and/or with a lessdistorted shape (and sharper, and thus closer to its real shape withoutany image distortion) in FIG. 6P (with a 8.7 f-number) than in FIG. 6O(with a 4.9 f-number) and, likewise, non-light-emitting object 654 isless blurred, smaller, less bright, less saturated, and/or with a lessdistorted shape (and sharper, and thus closer to its real shape withoutany image distortion) in FIG. 6P than in FIG. 6O. The degree of changein the blurriness, the size, the degree of brightness, the degree ofsaturation, and/or the degree of shape-distortion (and an increase insharpness) of the objects from the previous f-number (5) to the higherf-number (10) is more drastic for light-emitting objects as compared tonon-light-emitting objects. As mentioned, the changes in thedepth-of-field properties of objects within the image representation aredescribed in greater detail below with reference to FIGS. 8A-8R.

FIG. 6Q illustrates electronic device 600 displaying, in display 602, asettings user interface 660 of the image capture application. In FIG.6Q, while displaying settings user interface 660, electronic devicedetects (e.g., via a touch-sensitive surface of display 602) anactivation 623 of a preserve settings affordance 662 of settings userinterface 660 (e.g., a tap gesture on preserve settings affordance 662).

In FIG. 6R, in response to detecting activation 623 of preserve settingsaffordance 662, electronic device 600 displays, on display 602, apreserve settings user interface 664 associated with the image captureapplication and the stored images application. Preserve settings userinterface 664 includes a creative controls option 666 (e.g., with acorresponding toggle 668) for activating or de-activating creativecontrols. In some embodiments, when creative controls is active,electronic device 600 preserves previously-set image effects settings(e.g., including the simulated depth effect setting) when the imagecapture application and/or the stored images application are closed andre-launched (such that the previously-set image effects setting, such asthe previously-set f-number, is automatically re-loaded and applied tothe displayed image representation). In some embodiments, when creativecontrols is inactive, electronic device 600 does not preserve thepreviously-set image effects settings, and image effects settings(including the depth effect setting) is restored to default values whenthe image capture application and/or stored images application arere-launched.

FIG. 6S illustrates an electronic device 670 (e.g., a laptop computer)with a display 672 and a front-facing camera 674. In some embodiments,electronic device 670 also includes a rear-facing camera.

In FIG. 6S, electronic device 670 displays, on display 672, a userinterface 676 of an image application (e.g., corresponding to the imagecapture application or the stored images application), where an imagerepresentation 678 corresponding to image representation 618 isdisplayed in user interface 676. Electronic device 670 also displays,within user interface 676 (e.g., below image representation 678), adepth adjustment slider 680 similar to depth adjustment slider 632.Depth adjustment slider 680 includes a plurality of tickmarks 682corresponding to f-numbers and a needle 684 indicating thecurrently-selected tickmark (and thus the currently-selected f-number).Depth adjustment slider 680 also includes a f-number indicator 686(e.g., located adjacent to the slider) indicating the value of thecurrently-selected f-number. In some examples, a cursor 688 can be usedto navigate needle 684 over tickmarks 682, thereby changing the f-numberto adjust the simulated depth effect of image representation 678.

FIG. 6T illustrates an electronic device 690 (e.g., a tablet computer, alaptop computer with a touch-sensitive display) with a display 692. Insome embodiments, electronic device 690 also includes a front-facingcamera and/or a rear-facing camera.

In FIG. 6T, electronic device 690 displays, on display 692, a userinterface 694 of an image application (e.g., corresponding to the imagecapture application or the stored images application), where an imagerepresentation 696 corresponding to image representation 618 isdisplayed in user interface 694. Electronic device 690 also displays,within user interface 694 (e.g., adjacent to image representation 696),a depth adjustment slider 698 (e.g., in a vertical direction) similar todepth adjustment slider 632. Depth adjustment slider 698 includes aplurality of tickmarks 699 corresponding to f-numbers and a needle 697indicating the currently-selected tickmark (and thus thecurrently-selected f-number). Depth adjustment slider 698 also includesa f-number indicator 695 (e.g., located below or adjacent to the slider)indicating the value of the currently-selected f-number.

In some examples, depth adjustment slider 698 can be adjusted viavertical swipe gestures such that tickmarks 699 are moved relative to anaffixed needle 697. In some examples, depth adjustment slider 698 can beadjusted via vertical swipe gestures such that needle 697 is movedrelative to affixed tickmarks 699.

In some examples, electronic device 690 also displays (e.g., in a regionof user interface 694 adjacent to image representation 696, in a regionof user interface 694 adjacent to image representation 696 and oppositefrom depth adjustment slider 698), a plurality of lighting settings 693corresponding to various lighting/light filtering options that can beapplied to image representation 696, and can be changed via verticalswipe gestures. In some examples, depth adjustment slider 698 andlighting settings 693 can concurrently be adjusted and the concurrentadjustments can simultaneously be reflected in image representation 696.

FIGS. 7A-7B are a flow diagram illustrating a method for managing userinterfaces for adjusting a simulated depth effect, in accordance withsome embodiments. Method 700 is performed at a device (e.g., 100, 300,500, 600) with a display and one or more input devices (e.g., atouch-sensitive surface of the display, a mechanical input device). Someoperations in method 700 are, optionally, combined, the orders of someoperations are, optionally, changed, and some operations are,optionally, omitted.

As described below, method 700 provides an intuitive way for managinguser interfaces for simulated depth effects. The method reduces thecognitive burden on a user for managing and navigating user interfacesfor simulated depth effects, thereby creating a more efficienthuman-machine interface. For battery-operated computing devices,enabling a user to navigate user interfaces faster and more efficientlyby providing easy management of user interfaces for simulating deptheffects conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.

The electronic device (e.g., 600) displays (702), on the display (e.g.,602), a representation of image data (e.g., 618, a displayed imagecorresponding to the image data, a portrait image of a person/subject).

In some embodiments, the representation of image data (e.g., 618) is alive-feed image currently being captured by one or more cameras of theelectronic device (e.g., 600). In some embodiments, the representationof image data (e.g., 648) is a previously-taken image stored in andretrieved from memory (of the electronic device or an external server).In some embodiments, the depth data of the image can beadjusted/manipulated to apply a depth effect to the representation ofimage data.

In some embodiments, the image data includes at least two components: anRGB component that encodes the visual characteristics of a capturedimage, and depth data that encodes information about the relativespacing relationship of elements within the captured image (e.g., thedepth data encodes that a user is in the foreground, and backgroundelements, such as a tree positioned behind the user, are in thebackground).

In some embodiments, the depth data is a depth map. In some embodiments,a depth map (e.g., depth map image) contains information (e.g., values)that relates to the distance of objects in a scene from a viewpoint(e.g., a camera). In one embodiment of a depth map, each depth pixeldefines the position in the viewpoint's z-axis where its correspondingtwo-dimensional pixel is located. In some examples, a depth map iscomposed of pixels wherein each pixel is defined by a value (e.g.,0-255). For example, the “0” value represents pixels that are located atthe most distant place in a “three dimensional” scene and the “255”value represents pixels that are located closest to a viewpoint (e.g.,camera) in the “three dimensional” scene. In other examples, a depth maprepresents the distance between an object in a scene and the plane ofthe viewpoint. In some embodiments, the depth map includes informationabout the relative depth of various features of an object of interest inview of the depth camera (e.g., the relative depth of eyes, nose, mouth,ears of a user's face). In some embodiments, the depth map includesinformation that enables the device to determine contours of the objectof interest in a z direction. In some embodiments, the depth data has asecond depth component (e.g., a second portion of depth data thatencodes a spatial position of the background in the camera displayregion; a plurality of depth pixels that form a discrete portion of thedepth map, such as a background), separate from the first depthcomponent, the second depth aspect including the representation of thebackground in the camera display region. In some embodiments, the firstdepth aspect and second depth aspect are used to determine a spatialrelationship between the subject in the camera display region and thebackground in the camera display region. This spatial relationship canbe used to distinguish the subject from the background. This distinctioncan be exploited to, for example, apply different visual effects (e.g.,visual effects having a depth component) to the subject and background.In some embodiments, all areas of the image data that do not correspondto the first depth component (e.g., areas of the image data that are outof range of the depth camera) are adjusted based on different degrees ofblurriness/sharpness, size, brightness, saturation, and/orshape-distortion in order to simulate a depth effect, such as a Bokeheffect.

In some embodiments, displaying, on the display, the representation ofimage data further comprises, in accordance with a determination thatthe representation of image data corresponds to stored image data (e.g.,that of a stored/saved image or a previously-captured image), displayingthe representation of image data with a prior simulated depth effect aspreviously modified by a prior first value for the simulated deptheffect. In some embodiments, the representation of image data (e.g.,648) corresponds to stored image data when a camera/image applicationfor displaying representations of image data is in an edit mode (e.g., amode for editing existing/previously-captured images or photos). In someembodiments, if the representation of image data corresponds to storedimage data with a prior simulated depth effect, the electronic device(e.g., 600) automatically displayed the adjustable slider upon (e.g.,concurrently with) displaying the representation of image data (e.g.,within a camera/image application). Thus, in some embodiments, theadjustable slider (e.g., 632) is displayed with the representation ofimage data without the first input. In some embodiments, whether theadjustable slider is automatically displayed upon displaying therepresentation of image data (if the image data is already associatedwith a prior simulated depth effect) depends on the type of theelectronic device (e.g., whether the electronic device is a smartphone,a smartwatch, a laptop computer, or a desktop computer).

While displaying the representation of image data (e.g., 618, 648) witha simulated depth effect (e.g., a depth effect, such as a Bokeh effect,that is applied to the representation based on a manipulation of theunderlying data to artificially generate the effect) as modified by afirst value of a plurality of selectable values for the simulated deptheffect, the electronic device (e.g., 600) detects (706), via the one ormore input devices, a first input (e.g., 605, 607, an activation of anaffordance displayed on the display, a gesture, such as a slide-upgesture on the image, detected via the touch-sensitive surface of thedisplay).

In some embodiments, while displaying, on the display (e.g., 602), therepresentation of image data (e.g., 618, 648), the electronic device(e.g., 600) displays (704), on the display (e.g., in an affordancesregion (e.g., 628A) corresponding to different types of effects that canbe applied to the representation of image data), a simulated deptheffect adjustment affordance (e.g., 630), wherein the first input is anactivation (e.g., 605, a tap gesture) of the simulated depth effectadjustment affordance. In some embodiments, the simulated depth effectadjustment affordance includes a symbol indicating that the affordancerelates to depth effects, such as a f-number symbol. Displaying thesimulated depth effect adjustment affordance while displaying therepresentation of image data and including a symbol indicating that theaffordance relates to depth effects improves visual feedback by enablinga user to quickly and easily recognize that adjustments todepth-of-field properties can be made to the representation of imagedata. Providing improved visual feedback to the user enhances theoperability of the device and makes the user-device interface moreefficient (e.g., by helping the user to provide proper inputs andreducing user mistakes when operating/interacting with the device)which, additionally, reduces power usage and improves battery life ofthe device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly andefficiently.

In some embodiments, the simulated depth effect is “simulated” in thatthe effect is (artificially) generated based on a manipulation of theunderlying image data to create and apply the effect to thecorresponding representation of image data (e.g., 618, 648) (e.g., asopposed to being a “natural” effect that is based on underlying data asoriginally captured via one or more cameras).

In some embodiments, prior to detecting the first input (e.g., 605,607), the simulated depth effect adjustment affordance (e.g., 630) isdisplayed with a first visual characteristic (e.g., a particular colorindicating that the affordance is not currently selected, such as adefault color or a white color). In some embodiments, after detectingthe first input, the simulated depth effect adjustment affordance isdisplayed with a second visual characteristic (e.g., a particular colorindicating that the affordance is currently selected, such as ahighlight color or a yellow color) different from the first visualcharacteristic. Changing a visual characteristic of the simulated deptheffect adjustment affordance improves visual feedback by enabling theuser to quickly and easily recognize that the simulated depth effectfeature is active. Providing improved visual feedback to the userenhances the operability of the device and makes the user-deviceinterface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user to provide properinputs and reducing user mistakes when operating/interacting with thedevice) which, additionally, reduces power usage and improves batterylife of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quicklyand efficiently.

In some embodiments, displaying the simulated depth effect adjustmentaffordance (e.g., 630) comprises, in accordance with a determinationthat the currently-selected depth effect value corresponds to a defaultdepth effect value (e.g., a default f-number value determined/set by theelectronic device), forgoing displaying, in the simulated depth effectadjustment affordance, the currently-selected depth effect value. Insome embodiments, the default depth effect value is a 4.5 f-number. Insome embodiments, displaying the simulated depth effect adjustmentaffordance comprises, in accordance with a determination that thecurrently-selected depth effect value corresponds to a non-default deptheffect value (e.g., any f-number value within a range of availablef-number values that does not correspond to the default f-number value),displaying, in the simulated depth effect adjustment affordance (e.g.,adjacent to a f-number symbol), the currently-selected depth effectvalue.

In some embodiments, prior to detecting the first input (e.g., 605,607), the electronic device (e.g., 600) displays, on the display (e.g.,602), one or more mode selector affordances (e.g., a region with one ormore affordances for changing a camera-related operation mode of theelectronic device, such as a camera mode selector affordance), whereindisplaying the adjustable slider (e.g., 632) comprises replacing displayof the one or more mode selector affordances with the adjustable slider.Replacing display of the one or more mode selector affordances with theadjustable slider improves visual feedback and enabling the user toquickly and easily recognize that the device is now in a depth effectadjustment mode. Providing improved visual feedback to the user enhancesthe operability of the device and makes the user-device interface moreefficient (e.g., by helping the user to provide proper inputs andreducing user mistakes when operating/interacting with the device)which, additionally, reduces power usage and improves battery life ofthe device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly andefficiently.

In some embodiments, prior to detecting the first input, the electronicdevice (e.g., 600) displays, on the display (e.g., 602), a zoom controlelement (e.g., a region with one or more affordances for changing a zoomlevel of the camera), wherein displaying the adjustable slider (e.g.,632) comprises replacing display of the zoom control element.

In some embodiments, the first input (e.g., 607) is a swipe gesture in afirst direction in a first portion of the user interface (e.g., 614, aswipe-up gesture on the touch-sensitive surface of the display). In someembodiments, the swipe gesture is a swipe-up gesture on a region of thedisplay corresponding to the representation of image data. In someembodiments, the swipe gesture is a swipe-up gesture on a region of thedisplay corresponding to a bottom edge of the representation image data(e.g., 618). In some embodiments, if the swipe is in a second direction,the adjustable slider is not displayed and, optionally, a differentoperation is performed (e.g., switching camera modes or performing azoom operation). In some embodiments, if the swipe is in a secondportion of the user interface, the adjustable slider is not displayedand, optionally, a different operation is performed. Providingadditional control options (without cluttering the user interface withadditional displayed controls) enhances the operability of the deviceand makes the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping theuser to provide proper inputs and reducing user mistakes whenoperating/interacting with the device) which, additionally, reducespower usage and improves battery life of the device by enabling the userto use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In response to detecting the first input (e.g., 605, 607), theelectronic device (e.g., 600) displays (708), on the display (e.g., 602)(e.g., below the representation of image data, adjacent to therepresentation of image data), an adjustable slider (e.g., 632) (e.g., ahorizontal or vertical slider comprising a plurality of tick marks and aneedle) associated with manipulating the representation of image data(e.g., manipulating a depth effect of the representation of image data,a depth-of-field effect of the representation of image data). Theadjustable slider includes (710) a plurality of option indicators (e.g.,634, represented as tick marks, gauge marks) corresponding to aplurality of the selectable values for the simulated depth effect (e.g.,(simulated) depth-of-field, f-number/f-stop). In some embodiments, theplurality of option indicators are slidable (e.g., horizontally orvertically) within the adjustable slider. The adjustable slider alsoincludes (712) a selection indicator (e.g., 636, represented as aneedle) indicating that the first value is a currently-selectedsimulated depth effect value.

In some embodiments, the position of the selection indicator (e.g., 636,needle) is fixed and the plurality of option indicators (e.g., 634,tickmarks) are adjustable within the slider (e.g., 632) such that theplurality of option indicators are moved relative to the selectionindicator to adjust the currently-selected depth-of-field value. In someembodiments, only a subset of all of the available option indicators areconcurrently displayed within the slider-option indicators that are notdisplayed are displayed within the slider in response to an adjustmentof the slider (e.g., a user input moving the option indicators in ahorizontal or vertical direction).

In some embodiments, the plurality of option indicators (e.g., 634) arefixed and the position of the selection indicator (e.g., 636) isadjustable within the slider such that the selection indicator is movedrelative to the plurality of option indicators to adjust thecurrently-selected depth-of-field value.

In some embodiments, in response to detecting the first input (e.g.,605, 607), the electronic device (e.g., 600) slides (714) (e.g.,vertically, sliding up by a predetermined amount) the representation ofimage data (e.g., 618) on the display (e.g., 602) to display (e.g.,reveal) the adjustable slider (e.g., 632) (e.g., sliding therepresentation of the image data in a direction corresponding to adirection of a swipe input).

While displaying the adjustable slider (e.g., 632), the electronicdevice (e.g., 600) detects (716) via the one or more input devices, aninput directed to the adjustable slider.

In some embodiments, the input (e.g., 609, 611, 619, 621) directed tothe adjustable slider (e.g., 632) is a (horizontal) swipe gesture (e.g.,a swipe-left gesture or a swipe-right gesture) on the adjustable slider,wherein the swipe gesture includes a user movement (e.g., using afinger) in a first direction having at least a first velocity (greaterthan a threshold velocity) at an end of the swipe gesture (e.g., avelocity of movement of a contact performing the swipe gesture at ornear when the contact is lifted-off from the touch-sensitive surface).

In response to detecting (718) the input (e.g., 609, 611, 619, 621)directed to the adjustable slider (e.g., 632) (e.g., a tap or swipe at alocation corresponding to the adjustable slider), the electronic device(e.g., 600) moves (720) the adjustable slider to indicate that a secondvalue, of the plurality of selectable values for the simulated deptheffect, is the currently-selected simulated depth effect value.

In response to detecting (718) the input directed to the adjustableslider (e.g., a tap or swipe at a location corresponding to theadjustable slider), the electronic device (e.g., 600) changes (722) anappearance of the representation of image data (e.g., 618, 648) inaccordance with the simulated depth effect as modified by the secondvalue. Changing an appearance of the representation of image data inresponse to detecting the input directed to the adjustable sliderimproves visual feedback by enabling the user to quickly and easily viewchanges to the representation of image data that is caused by the user'sinput. Providing improved visual feedback to the user enhances theoperability of the device and makes the user-device interface moreefficient (e.g., by helping the user to provide proper inputs andreducing user mistakes when operating/interacting with the device)which, additionally, reduces power usage and improves battery life ofthe device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly andefficiently.

In some embodiments, moving the adjustable slider (e.g., 632) comprisesmoving the plurality of option indicators (e.g., 634, represented astick marks) while the selection indicator (e.g., 636, represented as aneedle) remains fixed. Thus, in some embodiments, moving the adjustableslider comprises sliding the plurality of tick marks corresponding tof-values while the needle stays fixed in the same location within theslider. In some embodiments, moving the adjustable slider comprisesmoving the selection indicator (e.g., represented as a needle) while theplurality of option indicators remain fixed (e.g., represented as tickmarks). Thus, in some embodiments, moving the adjustable slidercomprises sliding the needle back and forth over the plurality of tickmarks corresponding to f-values while the tick marks stay fixed in thesame location within the slider.

In some embodiments, while moving the adjustable slider (e.g., 632)(e.g., by moving the plurality of option indicators relative to a fixedselection indicator, or by moving the selection indicator relative tofixed option indicators), the electronic device (e.g., 600) generates(724) (e.g., via one or more tactile output generators and/or one ormore speakers of the electronic device) a first type of output (e.g.,tactile output, audio output) in sync with the movement of theadjustable slider as different values are selected for a parametercontrolled by the adjustable slider. In some embodiments, the electronicdevice generates a discrete output (e.g., a discrete tactile output, adiscrete audio output) each time the selection indicator aligns with orpasses an option indicator of the plurality of option indicators.Generating a first type of output (e.g., tactile output, audio output)in sync with the movement of the adjustable slider as different valuesare selected for a parameter controlled by the adjustable sliderimproves feedback by providing a coordinated response to the user'sinput. Providing improved visual feedback to the user enhances theoperability of the device and makes the user-device interface moreefficient (e.g., by helping the user to provide proper inputs andreducing user mistakes when operating/interacting with the device)which, additionally, reduces power usage and improves battery life ofthe device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly andefficiently.

In some embodiments, while moving the adjustable slider (e.g., 632), inaccordance with a determination that the representation of image data(e.g., 618, 648) corresponds to stored image data (e.g., that of astored/saved image or a previously-captured image), the first type ofoutput includes (726) audio output (e.g., generated via one or morespeakers of the electronic device and/or generated via one or moretactile output generators of the electronic device). In someembodiments, while moving the adjustable slider, in accordance with adetermination that the representation of image data corresponds to alive preview of image data being captured by the one or more cameras,the first type of output does not include (728) audio output (e.g.,generated via one or more speakers of the electronic device and/orgenerated via one or more tactile output generators of the electronicdevice). In some embodiments, the representation of image datacorresponds to stored image data when a camera/image application fordisplaying representations of image data is in an edit mode (e.g., amode for editing existing/previously-captured images or photos).

Note that details of the processes described above with respect tomethod 700 (e.g., FIGS. 7A-7B) are also applicable in an analogousmanner to the methods described below. For example, method 900optionally includes one or more of the characteristics of the variousmethods described above with reference to method 700. For example, thesimulated depth effect applied to an image representation, as describedin method 900, can be adjusted using the depth adjustment sliderdescribed in method 700. For another example, method 1100 optionallyincludes one or more of the characteristics of the various methodsdescribed above with reference to method 700. For example, thenotification concerning detected interference, as described in method1100, can be associated with detected magnetic interference that canimpede with one or more depth sensors used for simulating depth effects.For brevity, these details are not repeated below.

FIGS. 8A-8R illustrate exemplary user interfaces for displayingadjustments to a simulated depth effect (e.g., a Bokeh effect), inaccordance with some embodiments. The user interfaces in these figuresare used to illustrate the processes described below, including theprocesses in FIGS. 9A-9B.

FIG. 8A illustrates electronic device 600 as described above withreference to FIGS. 6A-6T. In FIG. 8A, electronic device 600 displays, ondisplay 602, a user interface 804 of the image capture application,where the image capture application is in portrait mode. While inportrait mode, user interface 804 displays (e.g., above or adjacent toan image display region 806) a depth effect affordance 810 (e.g.,corresponding to depth effect affordance 630).

Electronic device 600 also displays, in image display region 806, animage representation 808 of image data captured via rear-facing camera608. In this example, image representation 808 does not include asubject (e.g., a person), as a subject is not within the field-of-viewof rear-facing camera 608.

In portrait mode, electronic device 600 displays, in imagerepresentation 808, subject markers 812 indicating that a subject needto be placed within the general region of image representation 808occupied by the markers to properly enable portrait mode. Because asubject is not currently detected, electronic device 600 displays (e.g.,in a top portion of image display region 806), a message 814 requestingthat a subject be placed in the environment corresponding to the regionof image representation 808 occupied by subject markers 812.

In FIG. 8B, a real subject in the real environment is detected withinthe field-of-view of rear-facing camera 608. Upon detecting the realsubject, electronic device 600 displays, in image representation 808, asubject 816 corresponding to the real subject detected within thefield-of-view of rear-facing camera 608.

In FIG. 8C, in accordance with a determination that subject 816 iswithin the general region of image representation 808 indicated bysubject markers 812, electronic device 600 provides, via subject markers812 (e.g., by the markers “locking on” to the subject, by the markerschanging a visual characteristic, such as changing to a differentcolor), an indication that the subject is within the general region ofimage representation 808 occupied by subject markers 812 to properlyenable portrait mode.

In some embodiments, if a subject is detected but is too far away fromelectronic device 600 (e.g., more than a predefined distance away fromthe device, such as more than 10 feet away from the device) to fullyenable portrait mode, electronic device 600 displays a notificationindicating that the subject be placed closer to the device. In someembodiments, ifa subject is detected but is too close to electronicdevice 600 (e.g., less than a predefined distance away from the device,such as closer than 1 foot from the device) to fully enable portraitmode, electronic device 600 displays a notification indicating that thesubject be placed farther away from the device.

Upon detecting subject 816 within the general region of imagerepresentation 808 indicated by subject markers 812, electronic device600 activates portrait mode. Upon activation of portrait mode,electronic device 600 adjusts image representation 812 by applying,based on a focal point within image representation 808 (e.g. the nose ofsubject 816), a simulated depth effect (e.g., a Bokeh effect, thesimulated depth effect described above with respect to imagerepresentation 618) to objects within image representation 808 with thedefault f-number (e.g., 4.5). In this example, image representation 808includes light-emitting objects 818A, 818B, 818C, and 818D andnon-light-emitting objects 820A and 820B. In some embodiments, thesimulated depth effect is also applied to portions of subject 816 thatdo not correspond to the focal point (e.g., portions of subject 816other than the nose of the subject).

In FIG. 8D, while displaying image representation 808 with subject 816detected, electronic device 600 detects (e.g., via a touch-sensitivesurface of display 602) an activation 801 of depth effect affordance810.

In FIG. 8E, in response to detecting activation 810 of depth effectaffordance 810, electronic device 600 displays (e.g., within a menuregion of user interface 804 below image display region 806, a depthadjustment slider 822 (corresponding to depth adjustment slider 632described above with reference to FIGS. 6A-6R). As with depth adjustmentslider 632, depth adjustment slider 822 includes a plurality oftickmarks 824 corresponding to f-numbers, a needle 824 indicating thecurrently-selected tickmark (and thus the currently-selected f-number),and a f-number indicator 828 (e.g., located below or adjacent to theslider) indicating the value of the currently-selected f-number. In FIG.8E, because the current f-number is the default f-number, f-numberindicator 828 indicates the default f-number value (e.g., of 4.5). Insome embodiments, when depth adjustment slider 822 is activated, inaddition to f-number indicator 828, depth effect affordance 810 alsodisplays the current f-number.

In FIG. 8E, while displaying depth adjustment slider 822, electronicdevice 600 detects (e.g., via a touch-sensitive surface of display 602)a swipe gesture 803 (e.g., a horizontal swipe gesture, a swipe-rightgesture) on depth adjustment slider 822, thereby causing tickmarks 824to horizontally slide relative to the affixed needle 826.

As shown in FIG. 8F, swipe gesture 803 causes depth adjustment slider822 to slide such that a lower f-number (e.g., of 1.6) is set as thecurrent f-number, as indicated by f-number indicator 828 (and, in someembodiments, also by depth effect affordance 810).

In FIG. 8F, electronic device 800 adjusts image representation 808 toreflect the new depth-of-field value. (e.g., of 1.6). Specifically,because of the smaller simulated depth-of-field value, light-emittingobject 818A is more distorted (e.g., blurrier, larger, brighter, moresaturated, and/or with a more distorted shape) in FIG. 8F (with f-number1.6) than in FIG. 8E (with f-number 4.5). Similarly, because of thesmaller simulated depth-of-field value, light-emitting objects 818B aremore distorted (e.g., blurrier, larger, brighter, more saturated, and/orwith a more distorted shape) in FIG. 8F (with f-number 1.6) than in FIG.8E (with f-number 4.5). Similarly, because of the smaller simulateddepth-of-field value, light-emitting objects 818C are more distorted(e.g., blurrier, larger, brighter, more saturated, and/or with a moredistorted shape) in FIG. 8F (with f-number 1.6) than in FIG. 8E (withf-number 4.5). Similarly, because of the smaller simulateddepth-of-field value, non-light-emitting object 820A is more distorted(e.g., blurrier, larger, brighter, more saturated, and/or with a moredistorted shape) in FIG. 8F (with f-number 1.6) than in FIG. 8E (withf-number 4.5). Similarly, because of the smaller simulateddepth-of-field value, non-light-emitting object 820B is more distorted(e.g., blurrier, larger, brighter, more saturated, and/or with a moredistorted shape) in FIG. 8F (with f-number 1.6) than in FIG. 8E (withf-number 4.5).

Further, the degree of distortion (e.g., the degree of blurriness, thesize, the degree of brightness, the degree of saturation, and/or thedegree of distortion in the shape of the object relative to the focalpoint) of the objects differs based on the distance of each object tothe focal point of image representation 808 (e.g., the nose of subject816). Specifically, if each depth pixel (e.g., comprising a particularobject) in image representation 808 defines the position in theviewpoint's z-axis where its corresponding two-dimensional pixel islocated, and each pixel is defined by a value (e.g., 0-255, where the“0” value represents pixels that are located at the most distant placein a “three dimensional” scene and the “255” value represents pixelsthat are located closest to a viewpoint (e.g., camera) in the “threedimensional” scene), then the degree of blurriness/sharpness, the size,the degree of brightness, the degree of saturation, and/or the degree ofshape-distortion is dependent upon the distance in the z-axis direction(the value between 0-255). That is, the more distant depth pixels in anobject are in the z-direction, the more “blurry” the object will appearin image representation 808, and closer depth pixels in an object are inthe z-direction, the sharper the object will appear in imagerepresentation 808. Meanwhile, if image representation 808 is viewed asa two-dimensional x, y-plane with the focal point (e.g., the nose ofsubject 820) as the center (e.g., the origin) of the plane, thestraight-line distance from the (x, y) point of the pixels constitutingan object in image representation 808 to the center of the plane affectsthe degree of shape distortion of the object—the greater the distance ofthe pixels from the center (the focal point), the greater the degree ofshape distortion, and the closer the distance of the pixels from thecenter, the more minimal the shape distortion.

For example, in FIG. 8F, the degree of distortion of object 818B-1 isgreater than the change in the degree of distortion of object 818B-2(e.g., object 818B-1 is relatively blurrier, larger, brighter, moresaturated, and/or more shape-distorted relative to the focal point thanobject 818B-2) because object 818B-1 is farther away from the focalpoint (e.g., the nose of subject 816) than object 818B-2. Similarly, inFIG. 8F, the degree of distortion of object 818C-1 is greater than thedegree of distortion of object 818C-2 (e.g., object 818C-1 becomesrelatively “blurrier” and more shape-distorted relative to the focalpoint than object 818C-2) because object 818C-1 is farther away from thefocal point (e.g., the nose of subject 816) than object 818C-2.Differences in the degree of distortion based on the distance of anobject to the focal point also applies to non-light-emitting objects(e.g., object 820A and 820B) and, in some embodiments, to portions ofsubject 816 not corresponding to the focal point (e.g., the upper bodyof the subjects, portions of the face and head of the subjectsurrounding the focal point).

Further, the degree of distortion (e.g., the degree of blurriness,difference in size, the degree of brightness, the degree of saturation,and/or the degree of distortion in the shape of the object relative tothe focal point) of the objects differs based on the type of theobject-whether the object corresponds to a light-emitting object or anon-light-emitting object. The resulting change in distortion isgenerally greater for light-emitting objects than for non-light-emittingobjects for the same adjustment in depth-of-field.

In some embodiments, the depth-of-field characteristic of the objectsare adjusted continuously as depth adjustment slider 822 is navigated(e.g., from 4.5 in FIG. 8E to 1.6 in FIG. 8F).

In FIG. 8G, while the f-number is set at 1.6, electronic device 600detects (e.g., via a touch-sensitive surface of display 602) a swipegesture 805 (e.g., a horizontal swipe gesture, a swipe-left gesture) ondepth adjustment slider 822, thereby causing tickmarks 824 tohorizontally slide in the opposite direction relative to the affixedneedle 826.

As shown in FIG. 8H, swipe gesture 805 causes depth adjustment slider822 to slide such that a higher f-number (e.g., of 8.7) is set as thecurrent f-number, as indicated by f-number indicator 828 (and, in someembodiments, also by depth effect affordance 810).

In FIG. 8H, electronic device 800 adjusts image representation 808 toreflect the new depth-of-field value. (e.g., of 8.7). Specifically,because of the larger simulated depth-of-field value, light-emittingobject 818A is less distorted (e.g., sharper, closer to an accuraterepresentation of its real form) in FIG. 8H (with f-number 8.7) than inFIG. 8F (with f-number 1.6) and in FIG. 8E (with f-number 4.5).Similarly, because of the larger simulated depth-of-field value,light-emitting objects 818B is less distorted (e.g., sharper, closer toan accurate representation of its real form) in FIG. 8H (with f-number8.7) than in FIG. 8F (with f-number 1.6) and in FIG. 8E (with f-number4.5). Similarly, because of the larger simulated depth-of-field value,light-emitting objects 818C are less distorted (e.g., sharper, closer toan accurate representation of its real form) in FIG. 8H (with f-number8.7) than in FIG. 8F (with f-number 1.6) and in FIG. 8E (with f-number4.5). Similarly, because of the larger simulated depth-of-field value,non-light-emitting object 820A is less distorted (e.g., sharper, closerto an accurate representation of its real form) in FIG. 8H (withf-number 8.7) than in FIG. 8F (with f-number 1.6) and in FIG. 8E (withf-number 4.5). Similarly, because of the larger simulated depth-of-fieldvalue, non-light-emitting object 820B is less distorted (e.g., sharper,closer to an accurate representation of its real form) in FIG. 8H (withf-number 8.7) than in FIG. 8F (with f-number 1.6) and in FIG. 8E (withf-number 4.5).

As already discussed above, the degree of distortion (e.g., the degreeof blurriness, the difference in size, the degree of brightness, thedegree of saturation, the degree of distortion in the shape of theobject relative to the focal point) of the objects differs based on thedistance of each object to the focal point of image representation 808(e.g., the nose of subject 816). Thus, for example, in FIG. 8H, thedegree of distortion of object 818B-1 is still greater than the degreeof distortion of object 818B-2 (e.g., object 818B-1 is still relativelyblurrier, larger, brighter, more saturated, and/or more shape-distortedrelative to the focal point than object 818B-2) because object 818B-1 isfarther away from the focal point (e.g., the nose of subject 816) thanobject 818B-2. Similarly, in FIG. 8H, the degree of distortion of object818C-1 is still greater than the degree of distortion of object 818C-2(e.g., object 818C-1 becomes relatively blurrier, larger, brighter, moresaturated, and/or more shape-distorted relative to the focal point thanobject 818C-2) because object 818C-1 is farther away from the focalpoint (e.g., the nose of subject 816) than object 818C-2.

FIGS. 8I-8M illustrate a plurality of circular objects 830 (which can belight-emitting objects or non-light-emitting objects) arranged in afive-by-five gird-like pattern with the focal point at center object832. FIGS. 8I-8M also illustrate a depth adjustment slider 834corresponding to depth adjustment slider 822 described above withreference to FIGS. 8A-8H. FIGS. 8I-8M are provided to furtherillustrate, in one embodiment, the distortion of objects under differentf-number settings, where the degree of distortion differs based on adistance of an object from the focal point.

In FIG. 8I, as indicated by f-number indicator 836, the current f-numberis set to 4.5 (e.g., the default f-number). FIG. 8I illustrates circularobjects 830 adjusted, relative to object 832 as the focal point, with a4.5 f-number. As shown in FIG. 8I, objects that are farther away fromthe focal point are more distorted (e.g., more blurred, larger,brighter, more saturated, and/or with a more distorted shape) thanobjects that are on or closer to the focal point.

In FIG. 8J, as indicated by f-number indicator 836, the current f-numberis set to 2.8. FIG. 8J illustrates circular objects 830 adjusted,relative to object 832 as the focal point, with a 2.8 f-number. Objects830 in FIG. 8J appear “larger” because, under a smaller f-number, theobjects are more blurred, larger, brighter, more saturated, and/or witha more distorted shape than corresponding objects 830 in FIG. 8I. As inFIG. 8I, in FIG. 8J objects that are farther away from the focal pointare more distorted (e.g., more blurred, larger, brighter, moresaturated, and/or with a more distorted shape) than objects that are onor closer to the focal point.

In FIG. 8K, as indicated by f-number indicator 836, the current f-numberis set to 1.0. FIG. 8K illustrates circular objects 830 adjusted,relative to object 832 as the focal point, with a 1.0 f-number. Objects830 in FIG. 8K appear even “larger” because, under an even smallerf-number, the objects are more blurred, larger, brighter, moresaturated, and/or with a more distorted shape than corresponding objects830 in FIG. 8J. As in FIG. 8I-8J, in FIG. 8K objects that are fartheraway from the focal point are more distorted (e.g., more blurred,larger, brighter, more saturated, and/or with a more distorted shape)than objects that are on or closer to the focal point.

In FIG. 8L, as indicated by f-number indicator 836, the current f-numberis set to 7.6. FIG. 8L illustrates circular objects 830 adjusted,relative to object 832 as the focal point, with a 7.6 f-number. Objects830 in FIG. 8K appear “smaller” than corresponding objects 830 in FIG.8I because, under a larger f-number, the objects are less blurred,smaller, less bright, less saturated, and/or with a less distorted shapeand instead sharper than corresponding objects 830 in FIG. 8I. Still, asin FIG. 8I-8K, in FIG. 8L objects that are farther away from the focalpoint are more distorted (e.g., more blurred, larger, brighter, moresaturated, and/or with a more distorted shape) than objects that are onor closer to the focal point.

In FIG. 8M, as indicated by f-number indicator 836, the current f-numberis set to 14. FIG. 8M illustrates circular objects 830 adjusted,relative to object 832 as the focal point, with a 14 f-number. Objects830 in FIG. 8M appear even “smaller” than corresponding objects 830 inFIG. 8L because, under an even larger f-number, the objects are lessblurred, smaller, less bright, less saturated, and/or with a lessdistorted shape and instead sharper than corresponding objects 830 inFIG. 8L. As such, objects 830 in FIG. 8M are more of “true” circles thanobjects 830 in FIGS. 8I-8L. Still, as in FIGS. 8I-8L, in FIG. 8M objectsthat are farther away from the focal point are more distorted (e.g.,more blurred, larger, brighter, more saturated, and/or with a moredistorted shape) than objects that are on or closer to the focal point.

FIGS. 8N-8R illustrate a plurality of circular objects 838 (which can belight-emitting objects or non-light-emitting objects) arranged in afive-by-five gird-like pattern with the focal point at center object 840(similar to FIGS. 8I-8M). FIGS. 8N-8R also illustrate depth adjustmentslider 834 corresponding to depth adjustment slider 822 described abovewith reference to FIGS. 8A-8H. FIGS. 8N-8R are provided to furtherillustrate, in another embodiment, the distortion of objects underdifferent f-number settings, where the degree of distortion differsbased on a distance of an object from the focal point.

In FIG. 8N, as indicated by f-number indicator 836, the current f-numberis set to 4.5 (e.g., the default f-number). FIG. 8N illustrates circularobjects 838 adjusted, relative to object 840 as the focal point, with a4.5 f-number. As shown in FIG. 8N, objects that are farther away fromthe focal point are more distorted (e.g., more blurred, larger,brighter, more saturated, and/or with a more distorted shape) thanobjects that are on or closer to the focal point.

In FIG. 8O, as indicated by f-number indicator 836, the current f-numberis set to 2.8. FIG. 8O illustrates circular objects 838 adjusted,relative to object 834 as the focal point, with a 2.8 f-number. Objects838 in FIG. 8O appear “larger” because, under a smaller f-number, theobjects are more blurred, larger, brighter, more saturated, and/or witha more distorted shape than corresponding objects 838 in FIG. 8N. As inFIG. 8N, in FIG. 8O objects that are farther away from the focal pointare more distorted (e.g., more blurred, larger, brighter, moresaturated, and/or with a more distorted shape) than objects that are onor closer to the focal point.

In FIG. 8P, as indicated by f-number indicator 836, the current f-numberis set to 1.0. FIG. 8P illustrates circular objects 838 adjusted,relative to object 840 as the focal point, with a 1.0 f-number. Objects838 in FIG. 8P appear even “larger” because, under an even smallerf-number, the objects are more blurred, larger, brighter, moresaturated, and/or with a more distorted shape than corresponding objects838 in FIG. 8O. As in FIG. 8N-8O, in FIG. 8P objects that are fartheraway from the focal point are more distorted (e.g., more blurred,larger, brighter, more saturated, and/or with a more distorted shape)than objects that are on or closer to the focal point.

In FIG. 8Q, as indicated by f-number indicator 836, the current f-numberis set to 7.6. FIG. 8Q illustrates circular objects 838 adjusted,relative to object 840 as the focal point, with a 7.6 f-number. Objects838 in FIG. 8Q appear “smaller” than corresponding objects 838 in FIG.8N because, under a larger f-number, the objects are less blurred,smaller, less bright, less saturated, and/or with a less distorted shapeand instead sharper than corresponding objects 838 in FIG. 8N. Still, asin FIG. 8N-8P, in FIG. 8Q objects that are farther away from the focalpoint are more distorted (e.g., more blurred, larger, brighter, moresaturated, and/or with a more distorted shape) than objects that are onor closer to the focal point.

In FIG. 8R, as indicated by f-number indicator 836, the current f-numberis set to 14. FIG. 8R illustrates circular objects 838 adjusted,relative to object 840 as the focal point, with a 14 f-number. Objects838 in FIG. 8R appear even “smaller” than corresponding objects 838 inFIG. 8Q because, under an even larger f-number, the objects are lessblurred, smaller, less bright, less saturated, and/or with a lessdistorted shape and instead sharper than corresponding objects 838 inFIG. 8Q. As such, objects 838 in FIG. 8R are more of “true” circles thanobjects 838 in FIGS. 8N-8Q. Still, as in FIGS. 8N-8Q, in FIG. 8R objectsthat are farther away from the focal point are more distorted (e.g.,more blurred, larger, brighter, more saturated, and/or with a moredistorted shape) than objects that are on or closer to the focal point.

FIGS. 9A-9B are a flow diagram illustrating a method for managing userinterfaces for displaying adjustments to a simulated depth effect, inaccordance with some embodiments. Method 900 is performed at a device(e.g., 100, 300, 500, 600) with a display and one or more input devices(e.g., a touch-sensitive surface of the display, a mechanical inputdevice). Some operations in method 900 are, optionally, combined, theorders of some operations are, optionally, changed, and some operationsare, optionally, omitted.

As described below, method 900 provides an intuitive way for managinguser interfaces for simulated depth effects. The method reduces thecognitive burden on a user for managing and navigating user interfacesfor simulated depth effects, thereby creating a more efficienthuman-machine interface. For battery-operated computing devices,enabling a user to navigate user interfaces faster and more efficientlyby providing easy management of user interfaces for simulating deptheffects conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.

The electronic device (e.g., 600) receives (902), via the one or moreinput devices, a request to apply a simulated depth effect to arepresentation of image data (e.g., 808, a displayed image correspondingto the image data, a portrait image of a person/subject), wherein depthdata for a subject within the representation of image data is available.

In some embodiments, the representation of image data (e.g., 808) is alive-feed image currently being captured by one or more cameras of theelectronic device. In some embodiments, the representation of image datais a previously-taken image stored in and retrieved from memory (of theelectronic device or an external server). In some embodiments, the depthdata of the image can be adjusted/manipulated to apply a depth effect tothe representation of image data.

In some embodiments, the image data includes at least two components: anRGB component that encodes the visual characteristics of a capturedimage, and depth data that encodes information about the relativespacing relationship of elements within the captured image (e.g., thedepth data encodes that a user is in the foreground, and backgroundelements, such as a tree positioned behind the user, are in thebackground).

In some embodiments, the depth data is a depth map. In some embodiments,a depth map (e.g., depth map image) contains information (e.g., values)that relates to the distance of objects in a scene from a viewpoint(e.g., a camera). In one embodiment of a depth map, each depth pixeldefines the position in the viewpoint's z-axis where its correspondingtwo-dimensional pixel is located. In some examples, a depth map iscomposed of pixels wherein each pixel is defined by a value (e.g.,0-255). For example, the “0” value represents pixels that are located atthe most distant place in a “three dimensional” scene and the “255”value represents pixels that are located closest to a viewpoint (e.g.,camera) in the “three dimensional” scene. In other examples, a depth maprepresents the distance between an object in a scene and the plane ofthe viewpoint. In some embodiments, the depth map includes informationabout the relative depth of various features of an object of interest inview of the depth camera (e.g., the relative depth of eyes, nose, mouth,ears of a user's face). In some embodiments, the depth map includesinformation that enables the device to determine contours of the objectof interest in a z direction. In some embodiments, the depth data has asecond depth component (e.g., a second portion of depth data thatencodes a spatial position of the background in the camera displayregion; a plurality of depth pixels that form a discrete portion of thedepth map, such as a background), separate from the first depthcomponent, the second depth aspect including the representation of thebackground in the camera display region. In some embodiments, the firstdepth aspect and second depth aspect are used to determine a spatialrelationship between the subject in the camera display region and thebackground in the camera display region. This spatial relationship canbe used to distinguish the subject from the background. This distinctioncan be exploited to, for example, apply different visual effects (e.g.,visual effects having a depth component) to the subject and background.In some embodiments, all areas of the image data that do not correspondto the first depth component (e.g., areas of the image data that are outof range of the depth camera) are adjusted based on different degrees ofblurriness/sharpness, the size, the degree of brightness, the degree ofsaturation, and/or the degree of shape-distortion in order to simulate adepth effect, such as a Bokeh effect.

In some embodiments, the request corresponds to an adjustment (e.g., asliding gesture in a horizontal or vertical direction) of an adjustableslider (e.g., 822) associated with modifying/adjusting the simulateddepth effect applied to/being applied to the representation of imagedata (e.g., 808). Applying a simulated depth effect to a representationof image data using an adjustable slider enhances visual feedback byenabling the user to quickly and easily view adjustments being made bythe user. Providing improved visual feedback to the user enhances theoperability of the device and makes the user-device interface moreefficient (e.g., by helping the user to provide proper inputs andreducing user mistakes when operating/interacting with the device)which, additionally, reduces power usage and improves battery life ofthe device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly andefficiently.

In some embodiments, the simulated depth effect is “simulated” in thatthe effect is (artificially) generated based on a manipulation of theunderlying image data to create and apply the effect to thecorresponding representation of image data (e.g., 808) (e.g., as opposedto being a “natural” effect that is based on underlying data asoriginally captured via one or more cameras).

In some embodiments, receiving, via the one or more input devices, therequest to apply the simulated depth effect to the representation ofimage data (e.g., 808) comprises detecting, via the one or more inputdevices, one or more inputs selecting a value of an image distortionparameter, wherein distorting (a portion of) the representation of imagedata is based on (and is responsive to) one or more user inputsselecting a value of an image distortion parameter (e.g., via a movementof the adjustable slider for controlling the parameter). In someembodiments, the adjustable slider is adjusted to distort (e.g., apply asimulated depth effect to) the representation of image data, asdescribed above with reference to FIGS. 6A-6T. Providing an adjustableslider to be used to distort the representation of image data enhancesuser convenience by enabling the user to easily and efficient makeadjustments to the displayed representation of image data. Providingadditional control options and reducing the number of inputs needed toperform an operation enhances the operability of the device and makesthe user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user toprovide proper inputs and reducing user mistakes whenoperating/interacting with the device) which, additionally, reducespower usage and improves battery life of the device by enabling the userto use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, selecting a different value for the imagedistortion parameter causes a first change to the first portion of therepresentation of the image data and causes a second change to thesecond portion of the representation of the image data, wherein thefirst change is different from the second change and the first changeand the second change both include the same type of change (e.g., anincrease or decrease in blurriness, size, brightness, saturation, and/orshape-distortion).

In response to receiving (904) the request to apply the simulated deptheffect to the representation of image data (e.g., 808), the electronicdevice (e.g., 600) displays, on the display (e.g., 602), therepresentation of image data with the simulated depth effect. Displayingthe representation of image data with the simulated depth effect inresponse to receiving the request to apply the simulated depth effect tothe representation of image data enables a user to quickly and easilyview and respond to the adjustments being made to the representation ofimage data. Providing convenient control options and reducing the numberof inputs needed to perform an operation enhances the operability of thedevice and makes the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., byhelping the user to provide proper inputs and reducing user mistakeswhen operating/interacting with the device) which, additionally, reducespower usage and improves battery life of the device by enabling the userto use the device more quickly and efficiently.

Displaying, on the display (e.g., 602), the representation of image data(e.g., 808) with the simulated depth effect includes distorting (906) afirst portion of the representation of image data that has a first depthin a first manner (e.g., a first particular blurriness/sharpness, afirst particular size, a first particular brightness, a first particularsaturation, and/or a first particular shape), wherein the first manneris determined based on a distance of the first portion from a predefinedportion of the representation of image data (e.g., a center of a fieldof view of a camera or a point of focus of the camera). Enabling a userto adjust a representation of image data to apply an accurate simulateddepth effect enhances user convenience/efficiency and operability andversatility of the device by allowing the user create a similarimage/photo to what the user would have otherwise only been able toobtain using a larger and/or more expensive piece of hardware (e.g., aprofessional-level camera). That is, the simulated depth effect (asoftware effect) enables the user to utilize a device that is relativelysmaller and less expensive to apply a depth effect to an image/photo(e.g., as opposed to if the user was using a camera sensor and lensincluded in/attached to the device that is capable of producing thedepth effect via optical distortion). This is turn enhances theoperability of the device and makes the user-device interface moreefficient (e.g., by helping the user to provide proper inputs andreducing user mistakes when operating/interacting with the device)which, additionally, reduces power usage and improves battery life ofthe device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly andefficiently.

Displaying, on the display (e.g., 602), the representation of image data(e.g., 808) with the simulated depth effect also includes distorting asecond portion of the representation of image data that has the firstdepth in a second manner (e.g., a second particularblurriness/sharpness, a second particular size, a second particularbrightness, a second particular saturation, and/or a second particularshape) that is different from the first manner, wherein the secondmanner is determined based on a distance of the second portion from thepredefined portion of the representation of image data. Enabling a userto adjust a representation of image data to apply an accurate simulateddepth effect enhances user convenience/efficiency and operability andversatility of the device by allowing the user create a similarimage/photo to what the user would have otherwise only been able toobtain using a larger and/or more expensive piece of hardware (e.g., aprofessional-level camera). That is, the simulated depth effect (asoftware effect) enables the user to utilize a device that is relativelysmaller and less expensive to apply a depth effect to an image/photo(e.g., as opposed to if the user was using a camera sensor and lensincluded in/attached to the device that is capable of producing thedepth effect via optical distortion). This is turn enhances theoperability of the device and makes the user-device interface moreefficient (e.g., by helping the user to provide proper inputs andreducing user mistakes when operating/interacting with the device)which, additionally, reduces power usage and improves battery life ofthe device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly andefficiently.

In some embodiments, displaying, on the display (e.g., 602), therepresentation of image data (e.g., 808) with the simulated depth effectfurther includes distorting (910) a third portion of the representationof image data that is a same distance from the predefined portion as thefirst portion and has a second depth that is different from the firstdepth in the first manner with a magnitude (e.g., ofblurriness/sharpness) determined based on the second depth (e.g., thedepth of the third portion). Enabling a user to adjust a representationof image data to apply an accurate simulated depth effect enhances userconvenience/efficiency and operability and versatility of the device byallowing the user create a similar image/photo to what the user wouldhave otherwise only been able to obtain using a larger and/or moreexpensive piece of hardware (e.g., a professional-level camera). Thatis, the simulated depth effect (a software effect) enables the user toutilize a device that is relatively smaller and less expensive to applya depth effect to an image/photo (e.g., as opposed to if the user wasusing a camera sensor and lens included in/attached to the device thatis capable of producing the depth effect via optical distortion). Thisis turn enhances the operability of the device and makes the user-deviceinterface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user to provide properinputs and reducing user mistakes when operating/interacting with thedevice) which, additionally, reduces power usage and improves batterylife of the device by enabling the user to use the device more quicklyand efficiently.

In some embodiments, displaying, on the display (e.g., 602), therepresentation of image data (e.g., 808) with the simulated depth effectfurther includes distorting (912) a fourth portion of the representationof image data that is a same distance from the predefined portion as thesecond portion and has the second depth in the second manner with amagnitude (e.g., of blurriness/sharpness) determined based on the seconddepth (e.g., the depth of the fourth portion). Enabling a user to adjusta representation of image data to apply an accurate simulated deptheffect enhances user convenience/efficiency and operability andversatility of the device by allowing the user create a similarimage/photo to what the user would have otherwise only been able toobtain using a larger and/or more expensive piece of hardware (e.g., aprofessional-level camera). That is, the simulated depth effect (asoftware effect) enables the user to utilize a device that is relativelysmaller and less expensive to apply a depth effect to an image/photo(e.g., as opposed to if the user was using a camera sensor and lensincluded in/attached to the device that is capable of producing thedepth effect via optical distortion). This is turn enhances theoperability of the device and makes the user-device interface moreefficient (e.g., by helping the user to provide proper inputs andreducing user mistakes when operating/interacting with the device)which, additionally, reduces power usage and improves battery life ofthe device by enabling the user to use the device more quickly andefficiently.

In some embodiments, displaying, on the display (e.g., 602), therepresentation of image data (e.g., 808) with the simulated depth effectfurther includes distorting (914) one or more portions of therepresentation of image data, that is a same distance from thepredefined portion (e.g., a reference point or focus point within therepresentation of image data) as the first potion and has the firstdepth, in the first manner. Thus, in some embodiments, portion of therepresentation of image data that have the same depth and are the samedistance away from the predefined portion of the representation of imagedata are distorted in the same way. Enabling a user to adjust arepresentation of image data to apply an accurate simulated depth effectenhances user convenience/efficiency and operability and versatility ofthe device by allowing the user create a similar image/photo to what theuser would have otherwise only been able to obtain using a larger and/ormore expensive piece of hardware (e.g., a professional-level camera).That is, the simulated depth effect (a software effect) enables the userto utilize a device that is relatively smaller and less expensive toapply a depth effect to an image/photo (e.g., as opposed to if the userwas using a camera sensor and lens included in/attached to the devicethat is capable of producing the depth effect via optical distortion).This is turn enhances the operability of the device and makes theuser-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user toprovide proper inputs and reducing user mistakes whenoperating/interacting with the device) which, additionally, reducespower usage and improves battery life of the device by enabling the userto use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, distorting the first portion of the representationof image data (e.g., 808) in the first manner comprises distorting thefirst portion based on (e.g., by applying) a first distortion shape(e.g., a circular shape or a lemon/oval-type shape). In someembodiments, distorting the second portion of the representation ofimage data in the second manner comprises distorting the second portionbased on (e.g., by applying) a second distortion shape (e.g., a morecircular shape or a more lemon/oval-type shape) different from the firstdistortion shape. In some embodiments, if the second portion is at agreater distance (farther) from the predefined portion than the firstportion, one or more objects (e.g., light-emitting objects) within thesecond portion are shape-distorted to a more lemon/oval shape than oneor more objects (e.g., light-emitting objects) within the first portion.

In some embodiments, distorting the first portion of the representationof image data (e.g., 808) in the first manner comprises distorting thefirst portion by a first degree of distortion (e.g., a degree ofdistortion of a shape of one or more objects within the first portion).In some embodiments, distorting the second portion of the representationof image data in the second manner comprises distorting the secondportion by second degree of distortion (e.g., a degree of distortion ofa shape of one or more objects within the second portion) that isgreater than the first degree of distortion, wherein the second portionis at a greater distance (farther) from the predefined portion (e.g., areference point or focus point within the representation of image data)than the first portion. In some embodiments, objects in the periphery ofthe representation of image data are distorted to be more lemon/oval inshape, whereas objects closer to the predefined portion (e.g., a centerportion, a focus portion) are less distorted. In some embodiments, thedegree of distortion changes (e.g., increases or decreases) gradually asthe distance from the predefined portion of the changes.

In some embodiments, distorting the first portion in the first mannercomprises blurring (e.g., asymmetrically blurring/changing the sharpnessof) the first portion by a first magnitude. In some embodiments,distorting the first portion in the first manner comprises distortingthe second portion in the second manner comprises blurring (e.g.,asymmetrically blurring/changing the sharpness of) the second portion bya second magnitude. In some embodiments, in accordance with adetermination that the first portion is a greater distance from thepredefined portion than the second distance is from the predefinedportion (e.g., a reference point or focus point within therepresentation of image data), the first magnitude is greater than thesecond magnitude. In some embodiments, in accordance with adetermination that the second portion is a greater distance from thepredefined portion than the first portion is from the predefinedportion, the second magnitude is greater than the first magnitude.

In some embodiments, prior to receiving the request to apply thesimulated depth effect to the representation of image data (e.g., 808),the electronic device (e.g., 600) displays, on the display (e.g., 602),the representation of image data. In some embodiments, while displayingthe representation of image data, the electronic device (e.g., 600)detects, using the image data (e.g., via an analysis of the image dataand/or based on a user input identifying that the region of therepresentation of image data includes a subject, such as a tap input ina live preview of camera data), a presence of the subject (e.g., aperson, at least a portion of the person, such as the face of a personor a face and upper body of a person) within the representation of imagedata.

In some embodiments, displaying, on the display (e.g., 602), therepresentation of image data (e.g., 808) with the simulated depth effectfurther comprises distorting the first portion of the image and thesecond portion of the image without distorting (916) a portion of therepresentation of image data corresponding to (a center portion/regionof) the subject. In some embodiments, the portion of the representationof image data corresponding to the subject is distorted less than thefirst portion of the image and the second portion of the image.

In some embodiments, distorting the first portion of the representationof image data includes distorting the first portion in accordance with adetermination that the first portion does not correspond to (a centerportion/region of) the subject. In some embodiments, distorting thesecond portion of the representation of image data includes distortingthe second portion in accordance with a determination that the secondportion does not correspond to (a center portion/region of) the subject.

In some embodiments, in response to receiving the request to apply thesimulated depth effect to the representation of image data (e.g., 808),the electronic device (e.g., 600) identifies (918), based on the imagedata (e.g., via an analysis of the image data), one or more objectswithin the representation of image data that are associated withlight-emitting objects (e.g., 818A, 818B, 818C, 818D) (e.g., as opposedto those that are not associated with light-emitting objects).

In some embodiments, displaying, on the display (e.g., 602), therepresentation of image data (e.g., 808) with the simulated depth effectfurther comprises changing (920) an appearance of the one or moreportions of the representation of image data that are associated with(e.g., are identified as) light-emitting objects (e.g., 818A, 818B,818C, 818D) in a third manner relative to one or more portions of therepresentation of image data that are not associated with (e.g., are notidentified as) light-emitting objects (e.g., 820A, 820B). In someembodiments, the third manner involves blurring/sharpening the objectsby a greater magnitude compared to the fourth manner. In someembodiments, the third manner involves distorting the shape of theobjects by a greater degree compared to the fourth manner.

In some embodiments, changing the appearance of objects in therepresentation of image data (e.g., 808) that are associated withlight-emitting objects (e.g., 818A, 818B, 818C, 818D) in the thirdmanner includes one or more of: increasing (922) a brightness of the oneor more portions of the representation of image data that are associatedwith light-emitting objects relative to other portions of therepresentation of image data that are not associated with light-emittingobjects, increasing (924) a saturation of the one or more portions ofthe representation of image data that are associated with light-emittingobjects relative to other portions of the representation of image datathat are not associated with light-emitting objects, and increasing(926) a size of the one or more portions of the representation of imagedata that are associated with light-emitting objects relative to otherportions of the representation of image data that are not associatedwith light-emitting objects (e.g., 820A, 820B).

In some embodiments, the electronic device (e.g., 600) detects (928),via the one or more input devices, one or more inputs changing a valueof an image distortion parameter, wherein distorting (a portion of) therepresentation of image data (e.g., 808) is based on (and is responsiveto) one or more user inputs selecting a value of an image distortionparameter (e.g., via a movement of the adjustable slider for controllingthe parameter). In some embodiments, the adjustable slider (e.g., 822)is adjusted to distort (e.g., apply a simulated depth effect to) therepresentation of image data. In some embodiments, providing anadjustable slider to distort the representation of image data enables auser to quickly and easily provide one or more inputs to change a valueof an image distortion parameter to distort the representation of imagedata. Providing additional control options and reducing the number ofinputs needed to perform an operation enhances the operability of thedevice and makes the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., byhelping the user to provide proper inputs and reducing user mistakeswhen operating/interacting with the device) which, additionally, reducespower usage and improves battery life of the device by enabling the userto use the device more quickly and efficiently. In some embodiments, inresponse to detecting the one or more inputs (e.g., 803, 805) changingthe value of the image distortion parameter, changing (930) themagnitude of change of the appearance of one or more portions of therepresentation of image data that are associated with light-emittingobjects (e.g., 818A, 818B, 818C, 818D) relative to other portions of therepresentation of image data that are not associated with light-emittingobjects (e.g., 820A, 820B) (e.g., gradually increasing a brightness,size, and/or saturation of the objects associated with light-emittingsources relative to other portions of the representation of data as thedistortion parameter gradually increases (and the blurriness of regionsof time image outside of the simulated focal plane gradually increases),and gradually decreasing a brightness, size, and/or saturation of theobjects associated with light-emitting sources relative to otherportions of the representation of data as the distortion parametergradually decreases (and the blurriness of regions of time image outsideof the simulated focal plane gradually decreases)).

Note that details of the processes described above with respect tomethod 900 (e.g., FIGS. 9A-9B are also applicable in an analogous mannerto the methods described above and below. For example, method 700optionally includes one or more of the characteristics of the variousmethods described above with reference to method 900. For example, thedepth adjustment slider described in method 700 can be used to apply thesimulated depth effect to objects within an image representation. Foranother example, method 1100 optionally includes one or more of thecharacteristics of the various methods described above with reference tomethod 900. For example, the notification concerning detectedinterference, as described in method 1100, can be associated withdetected magnetic interference that can impede with one or more depthsensors used for simulating depth effects. For brevity, these detailsare not repeated below.

FIGS. 10A-10F illustrate exemplary user interfaces for indicating aninterference to adjusting simulated image effects (e.g., simulated deptheffects, such as a Bokeh effect), in accordance with some embodiments.The user interfaces in these figures are used to illustrate theprocesses described below, including the processes in FIG. 11.

FIG. 10A illustrates a rear-view of electronic device 600. In someembodiments, electronic device 600 includes one or more rear-facingcameras 608 and one or more rear depth camera sensors 1002 (e.g.,similar to depth camera sensors 175). In some embodiments, one or morerear-facing cameras 608 are integrated with one or more rear depthcamera sensors 1002.

FIG. 10B illustrates a front-view of electronic device 600 with display602. In some embodiments, electronic device 600 includes one or morefront-facing cameras 606 and one or more front depth camera sensors1004. In some embodiments, one or more front-facing cameras 606 areintegrated with one or more rear depth camera sensors 1004.

In FIG. 10B, electronic device 600 displays, on display 602, anaffordance 1006 for launching the image capture application. Further inFIG. 10B, while displaying affordance 1006, electronic device detects(e.g., via a touch-sensitive surface of display 602) an activation 1001of affordance 1006.

In FIG. 10C, in response to detecting activation 1001 of affordance 1006for launching the image capture application, electronic device 600displays, on display 602, a user interface 1008 of the image captureapplication (e.g., corresponding to user interface 614 and userinterface 804). Upon (or prior to/in response to) launching the imagecapture application, electronic device 600 does not detect aninterference (e.g., a magnetic interference or other externalinterference, such as from an accessory of the device) that may impedewith or hinder the operation of one or more sensors (e.g., one or moredepth sensors 1002 and 1004 of the device) that are used to perform asimulated image effect function of image capture application (e.g., thesimulated depth effect descried above with reference to FIGS. 6A-6T and8A-8M). As such, electronic device 600 does not display a notificationindicative of the presence of an interference.

FIG. 10D illustrates a rear-view of electronic device 600, where thedevice is at least partially covered by a protective case 1010 (e.g., asmartphone case). Protective case 1010 includes a magnetic component1012 (e.g., for securing the case and device to a holder, such as a carmount; a magnetic component that is part of an external battery case)detectable by one or more sensors of electronic device 600.

FIG. 10E illustrates a front-view of electronic device 600 at leastpartially covered by protective case 1010. In FIG. 10E, electronicdevice 600 displays, on display 602, affordance 1006 for launching theimage capture application. Further in FIG. 10B, while displayingaffordance 1006, electronic device detects (e.g., via a touch-sensitivesurface of display 602) an activation 1003 of affordance 1006.

In FIG. 10F, in response to detecting activation 1003 of affordance 1006for launching the image capture application, electronic device 600displays, on display 602, user interface 1008 of the image captureapplication (e.g., corresponding to user interface 614 and userinterface 804). Upon (or prior to/in response to) launching the imagecapture application, electronic device 600 detects an interference(e.g., a magnetic interference) from magnetic component 1012 ofprotective case 1010.

As shown in FIG. 10F, in response to detecting the interference,electronic device 600 displays (e.g., over user interface 1008 of theimage capture application) a notification 1014 indicating that aninterference has been detected and, because of the interference, one ormore simulated image effects features (e.g., including the simulateddepth effect feature described above with reference to FIGS. 6A-6T and8A-8M) may be affected by the detected interference. In someembodiments, notification 1014 also includes an affordance 1016 forclosing the notification and continuing with the use of the simulatedimage effects features despite the presence of the interference.

In some embodiments, electronic device 600 displays notification 1014after having previously detected the presence of the interference (e.g.,from magnetic component 1012 of protective case 1010) in a predeterminednumber of instances (e.g., after having launched the image captureapplication and detected the interference for 3, 5, or 7 times). Thus,in some embodiments, if there were no previous instances of detection ofthe interference, electronic device 600 forgoes displaying notification1014 upon launching the image capture application despite havingdetected the interference from magnetic component 1012 of protectivecase 1010.

In some embodiments, if notification 1014 has already previously beenpresented on the device, electronic device 600 displays a newnotification 1014 after detecting the presence of the interference(e.g., from magnetic component 1012 of protective case 1010) in agreater number of instances than when notification 1014 was previouslydisplayed. For example, if previous notification 1014 was displayedafter having detected the interference upon 3 previous launches of theimage capture application, electronic device 600 forgoes displaying newnotification 1014 until having detected the interference in 5 previouslaunches of the image capture application.

In some embodiments, if notification 1014 has already been presented onthe device a predetermined number of times, electronic device 600forgoes presenting the notification despite subsequent instances ofdetection of the interference.

In some embodiments, in response to detecting an activation ofaffordance 1016, electronic device 600 changes a mode of one or moresimulated image effects (e.g., including the simulated depth effect)such that one or more features of an image effect becomes unavailable orstripped down for use.

FIG. 11 is a flow diagram illustrating a method for managing userinterfaces for indicating an interference to adjusting simulated imageeffects, in accordance with some embodiments. Method 1100 is performedat a device (e.g., 100, 300, 500, 600) with a display and one or moresensors (e.g., one or more cameras, an interference detector capable ofdetecting an interference, such as magnetic interference, originatingfrom a source that is external to the electronic device), including oneor more cameras. Some operations in method 1100 are, optionally,combined, the orders of some operations are, optionally, changed, andsome operations are, optionally, omitted.

As described below, method 1100 provides an intuitive way for managinguser interfaces for simulated depth effects. The method reduces thecognitive burden on a user for managing and navigating user interfacesfor simulated depth effects, thereby creating a more efficienthuman-machine interface. For battery-operated computing devices,enabling a user to navigate user interfaces faster and more efficientlyby providing easy management of user interfaces for simulating deptheffects conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.

While displaying, on the display (e.g., 602), a user interface of acamera application (e.g., 1008), the electronic device (e.g., 600)detects (1102), via the one or more sensors, external interference(e.g., from 1012) that will impair operation of a respective function ofthe one or more cameras (e.g., 606, 608) (e.g., magnetic interference;an interference that affects one or more camera related functions of theelectronic device (e.g., one or more depth effect-related functions))(e.g., from an accessory attached to, affixed to, covering, or placednear the electronic device, such as a protective case of the device oran external attachment on the device). Automatically detecting theexternal interference that will impair operation of a respectivefunction of the one or more cameras reduces the number of inputsrequired from the user to control the device by enabling the user tobypass having to manually check whether there are external interferencesaffecting one or more functionality of the device. Reducing the numberof inputs needed to perform an operation enhances the operability of thedevice and makes the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., byhelping the user to provide proper inputs and reducing user mistakeswhen operating/interacting with the device) which, additionally, reducespower usage and improves battery life of the device by enabling the userto use the device more quickly and efficiently. Further, automaticallydetecting the external interference that will impair operation of arespective function of the one or more cameras and notifying the user ofthe detection provides the user with the option to correct the issuewhile still allowing the device to continue to operate at a reducedlevel of operation. This in turn enhances the operability of the deviceand makes the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping theuser to provide proper inputs and reducing user mistakes whenoperating/interacting with the device) which, additionally, reducespower usage and improves battery life of the device by enabling the userto use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, the respective function is (1104) a focus functionof the one or more cameras (e.g., 606, 608) of the electronic device(e.g., 600).

In some embodiments, the interference is (1106) magnetic interference(e.g., from 1012).

In some embodiments, the interference is (1108) from (e.g., is caused byor is detected because of) an accessory (e.g., 1010) of the electronicdevice (e.g., 600) (e.g., a protective outer case or cover (e.g., a caseor cover that incorporates a battery) for the electronic device, amagnetic sticker or attachment piece affixed to/attached to theelectronic device).

In some embodiments, detecting the external interference (e.g. from1012) that will impair the operation of the respective function of theone or more cameras (e.g., 606, 608) includes detecting the externalinterference upon displaying a user interface (e.g., 1008) for thecamera application (e.g., in response to a user request to display auser interface for the camera application) on the electronic device. Insome embodiments, the electronic device (e.g., 600) detects for theexternal interference that will impair the operation of the respectivefunction of the one or more cameras only when the user interface for thecamera application is displayed, and does not detect for the externalinterference after the user interface for the camera application hasbeen displayed or when the user interface for the camera application isnot displayed on the electronic device. Detecting for the externalinterference only when the user interface for the camera application isdisplayed, and not detecting for the external interference after theuser interface for the camera application has been displayed or when theuser interface for the camera application is not displayed reduces powerconsumption by detecting for the external interference when thefunctionality that may be affected by the external interference may beused on the device. Reducing power consumption enhances the operabilityof the device by improving the battery life of the device.

In response to detecting (1110) the interference (e.g., from 1012)external to the electronic device (e.g., 600), in accordance with adetermination that a first criteria has been satisfied (e.g., includingthe current occurrence, at least a predetermined number of previousoccurrences of the interference has been detected, such as occurrencesdetected when the camera application was previously launched on theelectronic device), the electronic device displays (1112), on thedisplay (e.g., 602), a notification (e.g., 1014) indicating that anoperation mode (e.g., a depth effect mode) of the one or more camerashas been changed to reduce an impact of the external interference on therespective function of the one or more cameras (e.g., 606, 608).Displaying a notification indicating that an operation mode (e.g., adepth effect mode) of the one or more cameras has been changed to reducean impact of the external interference on the respective function of theone or more cameras improves visual feedback by enabling the user toquickly and easily recognize that the device has changed an operationmode (e.g., a depth effect mode) of the one or more cameras to reduce animpact of the external interference. Providing improved visual feedbackto the user enhances the operability of the device and makes theuser-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping the user toprovide proper inputs and reducing user mistakes whenoperating/interacting with the device) which, additionally, reducespower usage and improves battery life of the device by enabling the userto use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In response to detecting (1110) the interference external to theelectronic device (e.g., 600), in accordance with a determination thatthe first criteria has not been satisfied (e.g., including the currentoccurrence, fewer than the predetermined number of previous occurrencesof the interference has been detected), the electronic device (e.g.,600) forgoes displaying (1120), on the display (e.g., 602), thenotification (e.g., 1014) indicating that the operation mode (e.g., adepth effect mode) of the one or more cameras (e.g., 606, 608) has beenchanged. Forgoing displaying the notification if fewer than thepredetermined number of previous occurrences of the interference hasbeen detected enhances improves device functionality by forgoingproviding notifications for one-off events of interference detection (asopposed to persistent interference detection from, for example, anaccessory of the device). Forgoing providing unnecessary notificationsenhances user convenience and the operability of the device and makesthe user-device interface more efficient which, additionally, reducespower usage and improves battery life of the device by enabling the userto use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, the first criteria includes (1114) a requirementthat is met when a first predetermined amount (e.g., 5, 7, 11) of(discrete instances of) occurrences of detecting the externalinterference (e.g., from 1012) by the electronic device (e.g., 600).Thus, in some embodiments, the predetermined number of discretedetections of the external interface is required to trigger display ofthe notification. In some embodiments, a discrete occurrence ofdetection of the external interference occurs when the user attempts touse the camera application in a manner that would make use of therespective function of the one or more cameras and the device checks forexternal interference to determine whether the device is able to use therespective function of the one or more cameras and determines that theexternal interference is present. In some embodiments, the device checksfor the external interference at predetermined intervals (e.g., once perhour, once per day, the first time each day that the camera applicationis used).

In some embodiments, the first predetermined number is (1116) dependenton (e.g., changes based on) the number of times the notification (e.g.,1014) has previously been displayed on the electronic device (e.g.,600). In some embodiments, the first predetermined number of detectionsof the external interface required to trigger the notificationprogressively increases based on the number of notifications that havealready been displayed by the electronic device. For example, if aparticular number (e.g., 3) of discrete detections of the externalinterference is required to trigger display of the first notification, alarger number (e.g., 5) of discrete detections of the externalinterference is required to trigger display of the second notification,and a yet greater number (e.g., 7 of discrete detections of the externalinterference is required to trigger display of the third notification.Progressively increasing the first predetermined number of detections ofthe external interface required to trigger the notification enhancesuser convenience by forgoing displaying the notification too frequentlyeven when the user may already be aware of the interference (based onthe previous notification) but is choosing to ignore the interference.Enhancing user convenience enhances the operability of the device andmakes the user-device interface more efficient (e.g., by helping theuser to provide proper inputs and reducing user mistakes whenoperating/interacting with the device) which, additionally, reducespower usage and improves battery life of the device by enabling the userto use the device more quickly and efficiently.

In some embodiments, displaying, on the display (e.g., 602), thenotification (e.g., 1014) includes displaying the notification inaccordance with a determination that less than a second predeterminednumber of the notifications has previously been displayed on theelectronic device (e.g., 600). In some embodiments, if at least thesecond predetermined number of notifications has previously beendisplayed on the electronic device, the electronic device forgoesdisplaying the notification (regardless of whether the first criteriahas been satisfied).

In some embodiments, the change (1118) to the operation mode of the oneor more cameras to reduce the impact of the external interference (e.g.,from 1012) on the respective function of the one or more cameras (e.g.,606, 608) includes reducing (or lower, diminishing) the responsivenessof one or more functions (e.g., simulated depth effect-relatedfunctions, optical image stabilization, autofocus, and/or operationsthat require precise movements of mechanical components that can beadversely affected by the presence of strong magnetic fields in theproximity of the mechanical components) of the one or more cameras (ordisabling one or more of the functions altogether), wherein the one ormore functions correspond to functions that cannot be reliably executedby the one or more cameras while the external interference is beingdetected by the electronic device.

Note that details of the processes described above with respect tomethod 1100 (e.g., FIG. 11) are also applicable in an analogous mannerto the methods described above and below. For example, method 700optionally includes one or more of the characteristics of the variousmethods described above with reference to method 1100. For example,adjusting a simulated depth effect using a depth adjustment slider, asdescribed in method 700, can be affected by magnetic interference, whichcan impede with one or more depth sensors used for simulating deptheffects. For another example, method 900 optionally includes one or moreof the characteristics of the various methods described above withreference to method 1100. For example, applying a simulated depth effectto objects within an image representation, as described in method 900,can be affected by magnetic interference, which can impede with one ormore depth sensors used for simulating depth effects. For brevity, thesedetails are not repeated below.

The foregoing description, for purpose of explanation, has beendescribed with reference to specific embodiments. However, theillustrative discussions above are not intended to be exhaustive or tolimit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Many modificationsand variations are possible in view of the above teachings. Theembodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain theprinciples of the techniques and their practical applications. Othersskilled in the art are thereby enabled to best utilize the techniquesand various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to theparticular use contemplated.

Although the disclosure and examples have been fully described withreference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be noted that variouschanges and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in theart. Such changes and modifications are to be understood as beingincluded within the scope of the disclosure and examples as defined bythe claims.

As described above, one aspect of the present technology is thegathering and use of data available from various sources to improve thefunctionality and versatility of simulated image effect features thatcan be applied to live feed and/or stored photos and images. The presentdisclosure contemplates that in some instances, this gathered data mayinclude personal information data that uniquely identifies or can beused to contact or locate a specific person. Such personal informationdata can include demographic data, location-based data, telephonenumbers, email addresses, twitter IDs, home addresses, data or recordsrelating to a user's health or level of fitness (e.g., vital signsmeasurements, medication information, exercise information), date ofbirth, or any other identifying or personal information.

The present disclosure recognizes that the use of such personalinformation data, in the present technology, can be used to the benefitof users. For example, the personal information data can be used torecognize a person or subject within a captured image or photo.Accordingly, use of such personal information data enables users to moreeasily recognize the content of a captured image or photo and toorganize such captures images or photos. Further, other uses forpersonal information data that benefit the user are also contemplated bythe present disclosure. For instance, health and fitness data may beused to provide insights into a user's general wellness, or may be usedas positive feedback to individuals using technology to pursue wellnessgoals.

The present disclosure contemplates that the entities responsible forthe collection, analysis, disclosure, transfer, storage, or other use ofsuch personal information data will comply with well-established privacypolicies and/or privacy practices. In particular, such entities shouldimplement and consistently use privacy policies and practices that aregenerally recognized as meeting or exceeding industry or governmentalrequirements for maintaining personal information data private andsecure. Such policies should be easily accessible by users, and shouldbe updated as the collection and/or use of data changes. Personalinformation from users should be collected for legitimate and reasonableuses of the entity and not shared or sold outside of those legitimateuses. Further, such collection/sharing should occur after receiving theinformed consent of the users. Additionally, such entities shouldconsider taking any needed steps for safeguarding and securing access tosuch personal information data and ensuring that others with access tothe personal information data adhere to their privacy policies andprocedures. Further, such entities can subject themselves to evaluationby third parties to certify their adherence to widely accepted privacypolicies and practices. In addition, policies and practices should beadapted for the particular types of personal information data beingcollected and/or accessed and adapted to applicable laws and standards,including jurisdiction-specific considerations. For instance, in the US,collection of or access to certain health data may be governed byfederal and/or state laws, such as the Health Insurance Portability andAccountability Act (HIPAA); whereas health data in other countries maybe subject to other regulations and policies and should be handledaccordingly. Hence different privacy practices should be maintained fordifferent personal data types in each country.

Despite the foregoing, the present disclosure also contemplatesembodiments in which users selectively block the use of, or access to,personal information data. That is, the present disclosure contemplatesthat hardware and/or software elements can be provided to prevent orblock access to such personal information data. For example, in the caseof detection and recognition of a person or subject within an image orphoto, the present technology can be configured to allow users to selectto “opt in” or “opt out” of participation in the collection of personalinformation data during registration for services or anytime thereafter.In addition to providing “opt in” and “opt out” options, the presentdisclosure contemplates providing notifications relating to the accessor use of personal information. For instance, a user may be notifiedupon downloading an app that their personal information data will beaccessed and then reminded again just before personal information datais accessed by the app.

Moreover, it is the intent of the present disclosure that personalinformation data should be managed and handled in a way to minimizerisks of unintentional or unauthorized access or use. Risk can beminimized by limiting the collection of data and deleting data once itis no longer needed. In addition, and when applicable, including incertain health related applications, data de-identification can be usedto protect a user's privacy. De-identification may be facilitated, whenappropriate, by removing specific identifiers (e.g., date of birth,etc.), controlling the amount or specificity of data stored (e.g.,collecting location data a city level rather than at an address level),controlling how data is stored (e.g., aggregating data across users),and/or other methods.

Therefore, although the present disclosure broadly covers use ofpersonal information data to implement one or more various disclosedembodiments, the present disclosure also contemplates that the variousembodiments can also be implemented without the need for accessing suchpersonal information data. That is, the various embodiments of thepresent technology are not rendered inoperable due to the lack of all ora portion of such personal information data. For example, images orphotos can be organized based on non-personal information data or a bareminimum amount of personal information or publicly availableinformation, such as the date and time associated with the image orphoto.

1. An electronic device, comprising: a display; one or more inputdevices; one or more processors; and memory storing one or more programsconfigured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or moreprograms including instructions for: displaying, on the display, arepresentation of image data and a simulated depth effect indicatorwithout displaying a control for adjusting a magnitude of the simulateddepth effect, wherein the simulated depth effect indicator includes anumerical indication of the current magnitude of the simulated deptheffect; while displaying the representation of image data with asimulated depth effect as modified by a first value of a plurality ofselectable values for the simulated depth effect, detecting, via the oneor more input devices, a first input; in response to detecting the firstinput; displaying, on the display, an adjustable slider associated withmanipulating the representation of image data concurrently with thesimulated depth effect indicator, wherein displaying the adjustableslider comprises sliding the representation of image data on the displayto display the adjustable slider, wherein the slider is displayed at alocation that was previously occupied by a portion of the representationof the image data that is displayed above the slider after sliding therepresentation of the image data on the display, and wherein theadjustable slider includes: a plurality of option indicatorscorresponding to a plurality of the selectable values for the simulateddepth effect; and a selection indicator indicating that the first valueis a currently-selected simulated depth effect value; while displayingthe adjustable slider, detecting, via the one or more input devices, aninput directed to the adjustable slider; in response to detecting theinput directed to the adjustable slider: moving the adjustable slider toindicate that a second value, of the plurality of selectable values forthe simulated depth effect, is the currently-selected simulated deptheffect value, and changing an appearance of the representation of imagedata in accordance with the simulated depth effect as modified by thesecond value; and subsequent to changing the appearance of therepresentation of image data: displaying, on the display, the simulateddepth effect indicator, wherein the simulated depth effect indicatorincludes an updated numerical indication of the current magnitude of thesimulated depth effect, the updated numerical indication correspondingto the second value.
 2. (canceled)
 3. The electronic device of claim 1,wherein: prior to detecting the first input, the simulated depth effectindicator is displayed with a first visual characteristic, and afterdetecting the first input, the simulated depth effect indicator isdisplayed with a second visual characteristic different from the firstvisual characteristic. 4-6. (canceled)
 7. The electronic device of claim1, wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for:prior to detecting the first input, displaying, on the display, one ormore mode selector affordances, wherein displaying the adjustable slidercomprises replacing display of the one or more mode selector affordanceswith the adjustable slider.
 8. The electronic device of claim 1, whereinthe one or more programs further include instructions for: prior todetecting the first input, displaying, on the display, a zoom controlelement, wherein displaying the adjustable slider comprises replacingdisplay of the zoom control element.
 9. The electronic device of claim1, wherein the input directed to the adjustable slider is a swipegesture on the adjustable slider, wherein the swipe gesture includes auser movement in a first direction having at least a first velocity atan end of the swipe gesture.
 10. The electronic device of claim 1,wherein moving the adjustable slider comprises moving the plurality ofoption indicators while the selection indicator remains fixed.
 11. Theelectronic device of claim 1, wherein moving the adjustable slidercomprises moving the selection indicator while the plurality of optionindicators remain fixed.
 12. The electronic device of claim 1, whereinthe one or more programs further include instructions for: while movingthe adjustable slider, generating a first type of output in sync withthe movement of the adjustable slider as different values are selectedfor a parameter controlled by the adjustable slider.
 13. The electronicdevice of claim 12, wherein, while moving the adjustable slider: inaccordance with a determination that the representation of image datacorresponds to stored image data, the first type of output includesaudio output; and in accordance with a determination that therepresentation of image data corresponds to a live preview of image databeing captured by the one or more cameras, the first type of output doesnot include audio output.
 14. The electronic device of claim 1, whereindisplaying, on the display, the representation of image data furthercomprises: in accordance with a determination that the representation ofimage data corresponds to stored image data, displaying therepresentation of image data with a prior simulated depth effect aspreviously modified by a prior first value for the simulated deptheffect.
 15. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storingone or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processorsof an electronic device with a display and one or more input devices,the one or more programs including instructions for: displaying, on thedisplay, a representation of image data and a simulated depth effectindicator without displaying a control for adjusting a magnitude of thesimulated depth effect, wherein the simulated depth effect indicatorincludes a numerical indication of the current magnitude of thesimulated depth effect; while displaying the representation of imagedata with a simulated depth effect as modified by a first value of aplurality of selectable values for the simulated depth effect,detecting, via the one or more input devices, a first input; in responseto detecting the first input; displaying, on the display, an adjustableslider associated with manipulating the representation of image dataconcurrently with the simulated depth effect indicator, whereindisplaying the adjustable slider comprises sliding the representation ofimage data on the display to display the adjustable slider, wherein theslider is displayed at a location that was previously occupied by aportion of the representation of the image data that is displayed abovethe slider after sliding the representation of the image data on thedisplay, and wherein the adjustable slider includes: a plurality ofoption indicators corresponding to a plurality of the selectable valuesfor the simulated depth effect; and a selection indicator indicatingthat the first value is a currently-selected simulated depth effectvalue; while displaying the adjustable slider, detecting, via the one ormore input devices, an input directed to the adjustable slider; and inresponse to detecting the input directed to the adjustable slider:moving the adjustable slider to indicate that a second value, of theplurality of selectable values for the simulated depth effect, is thecurrently-selected simulated depth effect value, and changing anappearance of the representation of image data in accordance with thesimulated depth effect as modified by the second value; and subsequentto changing the appearance of the representation of image data:displaying, on the display, the simulated depth effect indicator,wherein the simulated depth effect indicator includes an updatednumerical indication of the current magnitude of the simulated deptheffect, the updated numerical indication corresponding to the secondvalue.
 16. A method, comprising: at an electronic device with a displayand one or more input devices: displaying, on the display, arepresentation of image data and a simulated depth effect indicatorwithout displaying a control for adjusting a magnitude of the simulateddepth effect, wherein the simulated depth effect indicator includes anumerical indication of the current magnitude of the simulated deptheffect; while displaying the representation of image data with asimulated depth effect as modified by a first value of a plurality ofselectable values for the simulated depth effect, detecting, via the oneor more input devices, a first input; in response to detecting the firstinput; displaying, on the display, an adjustable slider associated withmanipulating the representation of image data concurrently with thesimulated depth effect indicator, wherein displaying the adjustableslider comprises sliding the representation of image data on the displayto display the adjustable slider, wherein the slider is displayed at alocation that was previously occupied by a portion of the representationof the image data that is displayed above the slider after sliding therepresentation of the image data on the display, and wherein theadjustable slider includes: a plurality of option indicatorscorresponding to a plurality of the selectable values for the simulateddepth effect; and a selection indicator indicating that the first valueis a currently-selected simulated depth effect value; while displayingthe adjustable slider, detecting, via the one or more input devices, aninput directed to the adjustable slider; and in response to detectingthe input directed to the adjustable slider: moving the adjustableslider to indicate that a second value, of the plurality of selectablevalues for the simulated depth effect, is the currently-selectedsimulated depth effect value; and changing an appearance of therepresentation of image data in accordance with the simulated deptheffect as modified by the second value; and subsequent to changing theappearance of the representation of image data: displaying, on thedisplay, the simulated depth effect indicator, wherein the simulateddepth effect indicator includes an updated numerical indication of thecurrent magnitude of the simulated depth effect, the updated numericalindication corresponding to the second value.
 17. (canceled)
 18. Thenon-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 15, wherein:prior to detecting the first input, the simulated depth effect indicatoris displayed with a first visual characteristic, and after detecting thefirst input, the simulated depth effect indicator is displayed with asecond visual characteristic different from the first visualcharacteristic.
 19. (canceled)
 20. The non-transitory computer-readablestorage medium of claim 15, wherein the one or more programs furtherinclude instructions for: prior to detecting the first input,displaying, on the display, one or more mode selector affordances,wherein displaying the adjustable slider comprises replacing display ofthe one or more mode selector affordances with the adjustable slider.21. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 15,wherein the one or more programs further include instructions for: priorto detecting the first input, displaying, on the display, a zoom controlelement, wherein displaying the adjustable slider comprises replacingdisplay of the zoom control element.
 22. The non-transitorycomputer-readable storage medium of claim 15, wherein the input directedto the adjustable slider is a swipe gesture on the adjustable slider,wherein the swipe gesture includes a user movement in a first directionhaving at least a first velocity at an end of the swipe gesture.
 23. Thenon-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 15, whereinmoving the adjustable slider comprises moving the plurality of optionindicators while the selection indicator remains fixed.
 24. Thenon-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 15, whereinmoving the adjustable slider comprises moving the selection indicatorwhile the plurality of option indicators remain fixed.
 25. Thenon-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 15, wherein theone or more programs further include instructions for: while moving theadjustable slider, generating a first type of output in sync with themovement of the adjustable slider as different values are selected for aparameter controlled by the adjustable slider.
 26. The non-transitorycomputer-readable storage medium of claim 25, wherein, while moving theadjustable slider: in accordance with a determination that therepresentation of image data corresponds to stored image data, the firsttype of output includes audio output; and in accordance with adetermination that the representation of image data corresponds to alive preview of image data being captured by the one or more cameras,the first type of output does not include audio output.
 27. Thenon-transitory computer-readable storage medium of claim 15, whereindisplaying, on the display, the representation of image data furthercomprises: in accordance with a determination that the representation ofimage data corresponds to stored image data, displaying therepresentation of image data with a prior simulated depth effect aspreviously modified by a prior first value for the simulated deptheffect.
 28. (canceled)
 29. The method of claim 16, wherein: prior todetecting the first input, the simulated depth effect indicator isdisplayed with a first visual characteristic, and after detecting thefirst input, the simulated depth effect indicator is displayed with asecond visual characteristic different from the first visualcharacteristic.
 30. (canceled)
 31. The method of claim 16, furthercomprising: prior to detecting the first input, displaying, on thedisplay, one or more mode selector affordances, wherein displaying theadjustable slider comprises replacing display of the one or more modeselector affordances with the adjustable slider.
 32. The method of claim16, further comprising: prior to detecting the first input, displaying,on the display, a zoom control element, wherein displaying theadjustable slider comprises replacing display of the zoom controlelement.
 33. The method of claim 16, wherein the input directed to theadjustable slider is a swipe gesture on the adjustable slider, whereinthe swipe gesture includes a user movement in a first direction havingat least a first velocity at an end of the swipe gesture.
 34. The methodof claim 16, wherein moving the adjustable slider comprises moving theplurality of option indicators while the selection indicator remainsfixed.
 35. The method of claim 16, wherein moving the adjustable slidercomprises moving the selection indicator while the plurality of optionindicators remain fixed.
 36. The method of claim 16, further comprising:while moving the adjustable slider, generating a first type of output insync with the movement of the adjustable slider as different values areselected for a parameter controlled by the adjustable slider.
 37. Themethod of claim 36, wherein, while moving the adjustable slider: inaccordance with a determination that the representation of image datacorresponds to stored image data, the first type of output includesaudio output; and in accordance with a determination that therepresentation of image data corresponds to a live preview of image databeing captured by the one or more cameras, the first type of output doesnot include audio output.
 38. The method of claim 16, whereindisplaying, on the display, the representation of image data furthercomprises: in accordance with a determination that the representation ofimage data corresponds to stored image data, displaying therepresentation of image data with a prior simulated depth effect aspreviously modified by a prior first value for the simulated deptheffect.